Name meaning & stats
Iran
Iran. 1,744 US babies since 1940, peak 2000. Notable Irans are 1.5× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2000
1,744 US babies were named Iran between 1940 and 2025.
Where Irans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.5× | Low · 5 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Irans show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 91% of Irans use it
- Iran 91%
- Yeiren 9%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2000)