How Many People Are Named Iwan?
Complete statistics for the name Iwan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Iwan, a very rare male name, only 14 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 24,137,099 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1958 with 5 births, but it's now considered stable and modern, with 67% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 15 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: 1958Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Iwan Through the Generations
Iwan's journey through the generations shows a unique stability despite its rarity. With only 15 total births recorded since 1958, it peaked in popularity in that same year with 5 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by younger individuals, with 10 out of the 14 living bearers being under 30 years old, indicating a resurgence among newer generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Iwan's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Iwan
How Many People Have the Name Iwan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 416 people in the United States currently share the name Iwan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 796,753 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Iwan a Common or Rare Name?
Iwan 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 Iwan Mean?
Iwan means "Welsh origin, meaning 'ruler'" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Iwan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Iwan Most Popular?
The name Iwan reached peak popularity in 1958, with 5 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 Iwan?
Approximately 416 people named Iwan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 416. That works out to roughly 1 in 796,753 Americans.
Is Iwan a rare name?
Iwan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 796,753 Americans has this name.
What does the name Iwan mean?
Iwan means "Welsh origin, meaning 'ruler'" and comes from Welsh origins.
Is Iwan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Iwan are male and 0% are female.
When was Iwan most popular?
Iwan peaked in 1958 with 5 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.