Ibn Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationibn / ɪbənArabic
Meaning
son of
Historical & Cultural Background
Ibn is an Arabic term meaning 'son of' and is commonly used in Arabic naming conventions. It is often followed by the father's name to indicate lineage. This practice reflects the importance of family and ancestry in many Arab cultures. The term is also used in various historical contexts, particularly in Islamic scholarship and literature.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ibn was first seen in the United States in 1970. Ibn has ranked as high as #1193 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Ibn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ibn (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 9 |