Iris
Every Iris since 1880 — 102,320 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iris
Iris is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #61 in 2025 with 3,729 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 102,320 American babies have been named Iris. Its peak came in 2025, when 3,741 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 Iris stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iris year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,729 | #61 | 12 | #6,954 |
| 2024 | 3,136 | #72 | 17 | #5,523 |
| 2023 | 2,939 | #78 | 17 | #5,545 |
| 2022 | 2,935 | #84 | 24 | #4,353 |
| 2021 | 2,582 | #107 | 14 | #6,155 |
| 2020 | 2,178 | #127 | 14 | #6,098 |
| 2019 | 2,196 | #128 | 6 | #11,301 |
| 2018 | 2,128 | #138 | 6 | #11,313 |
| 2017 | 1,990 | #149 | 6 | #11,299 |
| 2016 | 1,751 | #186 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,510 | #216 | 9 | #8,295 |
| 2014 | 1,330 | #244 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,251 | #254 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,134 | #281 | 5 | #12,983 |
| 2011 | 1,051 | #303 | 5 | #13,048 |
| 2010 | 1,011 | #315 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,038 | #316 | — | — |
| 2008 | 973 | #342 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,066 | #317 | — | — |
| 2006 | 880 | #369 | 5 | #12,763 |
| 2005 | 879 | #357 | — | — |
| 2004 | 832 | #376 | 7 | #9,305 |
| 2003 | 786 | #389 | — | — |
| 2002 | 772 | #383 | — | — |
| 2001 | 733 | #397 | — | — |
| 2000 | 685 | #414 | — | — |
| 1995 | 491 | #500 | 6 | #8,200 |
| 1990 | 610 | #417 | 8 | #6,060 |
| 1985 | 467 | #459 | 10 | #4,171 |
| 1980 | 504 | #428 | 5 | #6,648 |
| 1975 | 414 | #456 | 6 | #5,060 |
| 1970 | 645 | #371 | 8 | #3,647 |
| 1965 | 509 | #414 | 6 | #3,697 |
| 1960 | 777 | #338 | — | — |
| 1955 | 888 | #291 | 6 | #3,684 |
| 1950 | 986 | #239 | 10 | #2,503 |
| 1945 | 645 | #269 | — | — |
| 1940 | 750 | #222 | 9 | #2,568 |
| 1935 | 817 | #209 | 9 | #2,619 |
| 1930 | 938 | #203 | 15 | #2,011 |
| 1925 | 947 | #208 | 10 | #2,841 |
| 1920 | 633 | #262 | 13 | #2,390 |
| 1915 | 563 | #251 | 13 | #2,116 |
| 1910 | 143 | #319 | — | — |
| 1905 | 100 | #339 | — | — |
| 1900 | 62 | #426 | — | — |
| 1895 | 44 | #431 | — | — |
| 1890 | 19 | #609 | — | — |
| 1885 | 15 | #563 | — | — |
| 1880 | 11 | #531 | — | — |
Famous people named Iris
- Iris Murdoch Writer · 1919–1999
- Iris Apfel Designer · b. 1921
- Iris Berben Actor · b. 1950
- Iris Chang Writer · 1968–2004
- Iris Mittenaere Celebrity · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iris in 2025?
Iris ranked #61 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,729 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iris?
102,320 babies have been named Iris in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iris most popular?
Iris peaked in 2025, when 3,741 newborns received the name.
Is Iris a boy or girl name?
Iris is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Iris rising or falling?
Iris is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Iris?
Well-known people named Iris include Iris Murdoch (writer), Iris Apfel (designer), Iris Berben (actor).