NAME PROFILE
Iain
Iain is a Scottish form of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious.' It embodies qualities of humility and strength, reflecting a gentle yet resilient personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,911 |
| Gender | Male (30% / 70%) |
| Peak year | 2003 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 42%TX — 24%NY — 16%VA — 10%MI — 7%
Notable People
Iain Glen (Actor, *Game of Thrones*) · Iain Banks (Author, *The Wasp Factory*) · Iain Duncan Smith (Politician, former leader of the Conservative Party) · Iain Stirling (Comedian, presenter of *Love Island UK*) · Iain McCaig (Concept artist, worked on *Star Wars* and *Harry Potter*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Ian
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