Iam
Every Iam since 1983 — 561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iam
Iam is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,681 in 2025 with 98 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 561 American babies have been named Iam. Its peak came in 2025, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Iam stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | #1,681 |
| 2024 | 93 | #1,769 |
| 2023 | 79 | #1,959 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,028 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,947 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,062 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,052 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,879 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,521 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,520 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,148 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,798 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,055 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,107 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,019 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,259 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,919 |
| 2008 | — | — |
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| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,586 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,423 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,337 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iam in 2025?
Iam ranked #1,681 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 98 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iam?
561 babies have been named Iam in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iam most popular?
Iam peaked in 2025, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Iam a boy or girl name?
Iam is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Iam rising or falling?
Iam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.