Iain Boy

Popularity: #899 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationEE-in / iː.ən

Scottish; 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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19536
19565
19575
19608
196110
19625
19638
196415
196514
19667
19678
196815
196922
197019
197112
197215
19739
197416
197515
197617
197719
197819
197916
198016
198122
198232
198335
198433
198529
198634
198749
198833
198937
199029
199146
199256
199344
199452
199563
199686
199776
199874
199992
200095
200198
2002113
2003126
2004124
2005106
200690
200785
200879
200995
201067
201169
201269
201348
201459
201550
201644
201735
201838
201943
202045
202123
202226
202324
202425