How old is someone named Ian?
The average Ian is 25 years old.
Half of all living Ians are between 14 and 36.
When was Ian popular?
Ian is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 2005 but no single era. You'll meet Ians of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 92 | 0 |
| 1920s | 225 | 0 |
| 1930s | 445 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 784 | 340 |
| 1950s | 1,670 | 1,100 |
| 1960s | 4,996 | 4,100 |
| 1970s | 17,321 | 16,000 |
| 1980s | 38,032 | 36,000 |
| 1990s | 54,153 | 52,000 |
| 2000s | 62,046 | 61,000 |
| 2010s | 52,549 | 52,000 |
| 2020s | 26,166 | 26,000 |
How many Ians are still alive?
About 250,000 Ians are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 260,000 babies named Ian since 1912.
Nearly every Ian ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ian?
About two in five living Ians are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 9%
- Millennial 28%
- Gen Z 38%
- Gen Alpha 25%
Is Ian an old name?
Not really. Ian is younger than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ian will be 39 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ian a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.7% of living Ians are men.
Names the same age as Ian
NAME TWIN
Ian's name twin is Asha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Asha's age curve is the closest match to Ian's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Ian
How old is the average Ian?
The average Ian in the US is 25 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ian?
About 250,000 Ians are alive in the US today, out of roughly 260,000 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Ian most popular?
In 2005, when about 6,700 baby boys were named Ian.
Is Ian a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 38% of living Ians, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this