Boys name · Illinois
Ian in Illinois
Ian was the 106th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 112 babies named Ian that year. Since 1936, Illinois families have named 10,236 babies Ian.
Popularity over time
Ian in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 5 | 476th |
| 1958 | 10 | 543rd |
| 1969 | 25 | 347th |
| 1980 | 112 | 125th |
| 1992 | 242 | 71st |
| 2003 | 279 | 71st |
| 2014 | 203 | 74th |
| 2025 | 112 | 106th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 476th in 1936 to 106th in 2025.
The most babies named Ian in Illinois in a single year was 295, in 2002. Its best showing was 59th among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Ian reached its best rank of 26th in Vermont (1994). See Ian in every state →
How popular is Ian in Illinois?
Ian was the 106th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 112 babies named Ian that year. Since 1936, Illinois families have named 10,236 babies Ian.
How many babies are named Ian in Illinois?
In 2025, 112 babies were named Ian in Illinois. The most babies named Ian in Illinois in a single year was 295, in 2002.
What is the rank of Ian in Illinois?
Ian ranked 106th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 59th among boys names in 1996.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.