Boy Name
Ian
"God is gracious"
Ranked #75 for boys
About the Name Ian
Ian is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "God is gracious" and Currently ranked #75 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with I or explore other Celtic names.
Popularity Over Time
#1670 1950
#4997 1960
#17323 1970
#38035 1980
#54150 1990
#62047 2000
#52536 2010
#22210 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Ian
- IM Ian McKellen
- IF Ian Fleming