How old is someone named Iman?
The average Iman is 22 years old.
Half of all living Imans are between 11 and 31.
When was Iman popular?
Few names are as steady as Iman. It peaked in 1996, but babies have been named Iman every year since records began, and 180 were in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 187 | 170 |
| 1980s | 615 | 590 |
| 1990s | 1,636 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 1,787 | 1,800 |
| 2010s | 1,376 | 1,400 |
| 2020s | 1,008 | 1,000 |
How many Imans are still alive?
About 6,500 Imans are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,600 babies named Iman since 1972.
Nearly every Iman ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Iman?
About two in five living Imans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 25%
- Gen Z 41%
- Gen Alpha 31%
Is Iman an old name?
Not really. Iman is younger than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Iman will be 35 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Iman a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 78% of living Imans are women, and 22% are men.
The women average 22 and the men 18.
Names the same age as Iman
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Iman's name twin is Syed. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Syed's age curve is the closest match to Iman's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Iman
How old is the average Iman?
The average Iman in the US is 22 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Iman?
About 6,500 Imans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,600 babies given the name since 1972.
When was the name Iman most popular?
In 1996, when about 210 baby girls were named Iman.
Is Iman a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 41% of living Imans, but the name spans several generations.
Is Iman a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 78% of living Imans are women, and 22% are men. The women average 22 and the men 18.
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