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Iain

Iain is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Iain?

Recorded births named Iain by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,911 births
England & Wales since 1996	513 births
Ireland since 1964	274 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Iain's popularity over time

Babies named Iain per year — United States (1953–2025). United States peaked in 2003 (126/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (76/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1995 (13/yr).

When was Iain popular?

Iain reached its peak in 2003, when it was the #2706 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2000s name.

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