How Many People Are Named Ian?

Curious about how common the name Ian is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 254,514
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 1,297 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 254,514 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Ian.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 1,297 people has this name.

This classification places Ian in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Ian

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 1,297 people

Total Count

254,514

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 253,707
Female: 807

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 26

  • Young (<30) 152,837
  • Adult (30–60) 96,412
  • Old (>60) 5,265

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 847
  • Alabama 2,055
  • Arkansas 1,476
  • Arizona 4,994
  • California 34,713
  • Colorado 5,131
  • Connecticut 3,296
  • DC 1,233
  • Delaware 790
  • Florida 12,106
  • Georgia 5,729
  • Hawaii 1,453
  • Iowa 2,419
  • Idaho 1,257
  • Illinois 10,121
  • Indiana 5,418
  • Kansas 2,408
  • Kentucky 2,427
  • Louisiana 3,156
  • Massachusetts 6,354
  • Maryland 4,902
  • Maine 1,468
  • Michigan 8,636
  • Minnesota 4,385
  • Missouri 4,436
  • Mississippi 1,093
  • Montana 709
  • North Carolina 6,147
  • North Dakota 669
  • Nebraska 1,494
  • New Hampshire 1,517
  • New Jersey 7,524
  • New Mexico 1,633
  • Nevada 1,681
  • New York 17,550
  • Ohio 10,365
  • Oklahoma 2,307
  • Oregon 3,762
  • Pennsylvania 12,157
  • Rhode Island 988
  • South Carolina 2,302
  • South Dakota 558
  • Tennessee 3,742
  • Texas 20,782
  • Utah 3,183
  • Virginia 6,542
  • Vermont 655
  • Washington 6,810
  • Wisconsin 4,669
  • West Virginia 1,180
  • Wyoming 406
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ian?

Approximately 254,514 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Ian, based on statistical analysis.

Is Ian a rare name?

Ian is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.