Iker Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEE-kair / /ˈi.kɛɾ/Basque; Spanish
Meaning
Basque: the keeper; Spanish: a variant of Iker
Historical & Cultural Background
In Basque culture, Iker is derived from the word 'iker', meaning 'the keeper' or 'the one who brings'. The name has gained popularity in Spanish-speaking regions, often associated with its Basque roots.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Ikeru
- Ikerra
International Variants
- Iker (Spanish)
- Iker (Basque)
Famous people named Iker
Iker Casillas — Spanish footballer.
Iker Jiménez — Spanish journalist.
Fictional characters named Iker
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Iker was first seen in the United States in 1998. Iker has ranked as high as #328 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Iker has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Iker (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 123 | |
| CA | 121 | |
| NY | 52 | |
| FL | 43 | |
| GA | 38 | |
| NC | 37 | |
| TN | 33 | |
| MD | 25 | |
| WA | 25 | |
| AZ | 25 | |
| VA | 23 | |
| SC | 21 | |
| IL | 18 | |
| IN | 17 | |
| OH | 15 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 48 |
| 2006 | 81 |
| 2007 | 80 |
| 2008 | 139 |
| 2009 | 175 |
| 2010 | 372 |
| 2011 | 773 |
| 2012 | 1,545 |
| 2013 | 1,617 |
| 2014 | 1,791 |
| 2015 | 2,176 |
| 2016 | 1,637 |
| 2017 | 1,286 |
| 2018 | 1,261 |
| 2019 | 992 |
| 2020 | 807 |
| 2021 | 620 |
| 2022 | 835 |
| 2023 | 919 |
| 2024 | 841 |