Iran Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Iran is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Iran has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Iran' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5260th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4917th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2771st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1940th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3015th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4231st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7308th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7978th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15132nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6663rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24101st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Iran' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Iran"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Iran"
"Iran" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5260th of 7545 | 26 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4917th of 6773 | 26 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2771st of 7552 | 167 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1940th of 10718 | 361 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3015th of 16616 | 306 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4231st of 24088 | 333 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7308th of 23106 | 129 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7978th of 19264 | 76 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15132nd of 27321 | 39 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6663rd of 35406 | 283 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24101st of 30306 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Iran" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 1651st/1651 |
100.00% 2127th/2127 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 1613th/1613 |
100.00% 1774th/1774 |
100.00% 1860th/1860 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 3325th/3325 |
100.00% 2302nd/2302 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 3560th/3560 |
100.00% 2843rd/2843 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 5080th/5080 |
100.00% 4731st/4731 |
Regional Popularity of "Iran" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3355th/3355 |
100.00% 2812th/2812 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 4892nd/4892 |
100.00% 4710th/4710 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 4082nd/4082 |
100.00% 3485th/3485 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Iran"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Iran" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.