US Popularity:9416
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:God is gracious
One of the more intriguing variations of Johanan, Iain is an ancient Scottish boy's name that means "God is gracious." A Gaelic iteration of the British John, Iain possesses its own unique charm certain to leap off many a page. While John demonstrates a certain gravitas associated with kings, creatives, and natural leaders, Iain's strength lies in its humble character. After all, what does Iain stand for other than spreading favor and compassion regardless of presence or status.

Iain Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Iain is currently #4636 on The Bump
Boy:Iain is currently #1524 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Iain is currently #9416 in U.S. births
Boy:Iain is currently #3252 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#9416
in 2023
- 709
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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