Iain Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEE-in / iː.ənScottish; Gaelic
Meaning
Scottish: God is gracious; Gaelic: the Lord is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Iain is a Scottish form of the name John, which has biblical origins. It has been used in Scotland since the Middle Ages. The name is often associated with Scottish heritage and culture. Variants of Iain can be found in various forms across different languages and regions.
Trend Summary
Iain has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in Scottish communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ian
- Iain
- Iainn
International Variants
- Juan (Spanish)
- Giovanni (Italian)
- Jean (French)
- Johann (German)
Famous people named Iain
Iain Banks was a Scottish author known for his science fiction and mainstream literature.
Iain McKellen is a renowned English actor famous for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'X-Men'.
Iain Glen is a Scottish actor recognized for his performances in 'Game of Thrones' and 'Resident Evil'.
Iain Stewart is a British geologist and television presenter known for his work in science communication.
Fictional characters named Iain
Iain is a character in the novel 'The Crow Road' by Iain Banks, serving as the protagonist.
Iain is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy XIV', known for his role in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Iain was first seen in the United States in 1953. Iain has ranked as high as #1195 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Virginia, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Iain has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Iain (2023)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1953 | 6 |
1956 | 5 |
1957 | 5 |
1960 | 8 |
1961 | 10 |
1962 | 5 |
1963 | 8 |
1964 | 15 |
1965 | 14 |
1966 | 7 |
1967 | 8 |
1968 | 15 |
1969 | 22 |
1970 | 19 |
1971 | 12 |
1972 | 15 |
1973 | 9 |
1974 | 16 |
1975 | 15 |
1976 | 17 |
1977 | 19 |
1978 | 19 |
1979 | 16 |
1980 | 16 |
1981 | 22 |
1982 | 32 |
1983 | 35 |
1984 | 33 |
1985 | 29 |
1986 | 34 |
1987 | 49 |
1988 | 33 |
1989 | 37 |
1990 | 29 |
1991 | 46 |
1992 | 56 |
1993 | 44 |
1994 | 52 |
1995 | 63 |
1996 | 86 |
1997 | 76 |
1998 | 74 |
1999 | 92 |
2000 | 95 |
2001 | 98 |
2002 | 113 |
2003 | 126 |
2004 | 124 |
2005 | 106 |
2006 | 90 |
2007 | 85 |
2008 | 79 |
2009 | 95 |
2010 | 67 |
2011 | 69 |
2012 | 69 |
2013 | 48 |
2014 | 59 |
2015 | 50 |
2016 | 44 |
2017 | 35 |
2018 | 38 |
2019 | 43 |
2020 | 45 |
2021 | 23 |
2022 | 26 |
2023 | 24 |
2024 | 25 |