Iban
Every Iban since 1973 — 524 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iban
Iban is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1973, 524 American babies have been named Iban. Its peak came in 2002, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Iban stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iban year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,293 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,010 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,241 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,113 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,317 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,107 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,966 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,906 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,877 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,752 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,393 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,919 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,559 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,135 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,024 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,465 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,481 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,848 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,901 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,677 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Iban
- Iban Mayo Cyclist · b. 1977
- Iban Iyanga Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iban in 2025?
Iban did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Iban?
524 babies have been named Iban in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iban most popular?
Iban peaked in 2002, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Iban a boy or girl name?
Iban is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Iban rising or falling?
Iban is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Iban?
Well-known people named Iban include Iban Mayo (cyclist), Iban Iyanga (soccer player).