How Many People Are Named Iridian?
Complete statistics for the name Iridian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Iridian is a very rare female name, with only 580 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 569,401 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 44% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 588 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1995Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Iridian Through the Generations
Iridian emerged in the mid-1990s, peaking in popularity in 1995 with 221 births. Since then, it's maintained a stable presence, with most of its bearers falling between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's current generation skew towards younger individuals, with 260 under 30, indicating its status as a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Iridian's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Iridian
How Many People Have the Name Iridian?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 580 people in the United States currently share the name Iridian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 569,401 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Iridian a Common or Rare Name?
Iridian is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Iridian Mean?
Iridian means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Iridian in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Iridian Most Popular?
The name Iridian reached peak popularity in 1995, with 221 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Iridian?
Approximately 580 people named Iridian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 588. That works out to roughly 1 in 569,401 Americans.
Is Iridian a rare name?
Iridian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 569,401 Americans has this name.
What does the name Iridian mean?
Iridian means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Iridian more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Iridian are male and 99% are female.
When was Iridian most popular?
Iridian peaked in 1995 with 221 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.