Iden: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–	–	–
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1950s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	5	5	1	–	#5,951
1980s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1990s	–	7	7	1	–	#8,185
2000s	–	115	115	12	+1543%	#3,511
2010s	–	254	254	25	+121%	#2,827
2020s (to 2025)	5	90	95	16	-38%	#4,470

Decade

Girls

Boys

Total

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

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1890s

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1900s

–

1910s

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1920s

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1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#5,951

1980s

–

1990s

–

#8,185

2000s

–

115

+1543%

#3,511

2010s

–

254

+121%

#2,827

2020s (to 2025)

-38%

#4,470

The story of Iden

Iden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,224 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1976, 476 American babies have been named Iden. Its peak came in 2014, when 42 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2010s.

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 Iden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Iden?

The median living Iden is about 11 years old; half are between 7 and 16. An estimated 500 people named Iden are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Iden 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	–	–	8	#9,224
2024	–	–	16	#5,752
2023	5	#16,093	13	#6,674
2022	–	–	14	#6,275
2021	–	–	17	#5,421
2020	–	–	22	#4,470
2019	–	–	17	#5,418
2018	–	–	20	#4,815
2017	–	–	26	#4,031
2016	–	–	22	#4,522
2015	–	–	31	#3,547
2014	–	–	42	#2,827
2013	–	–	27	#3,793
2012	–	–	30	#3,574
2011	–	–	26	#3,931
2010	–	–	13	#6,491
2009	–	–	31	#3,511
2008	–	–	17	#5,331
2007	–	–	14	#6,031
2006	–	–	15	#5,624
2005	–	–	16	#5,122
2004	–	–	11	#6,706
2003	–	–	5	#11,547
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2000	–	–	6	#9,546
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Iden, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Iden?

The median living Iden is about 11 years old. Half of all living Idens are between 7 and 16 years old.

How many people named Iden are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Iden are alive in the United States, based on 476 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Iden in 2025?

Iden ranked #9,224 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Iden?

476 babies have been named Iden in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Iden most popular?

Iden peaked in 2014, when 42 newborns received the name.

Is Iden a boy or girl name?

Iden is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Iden rising or falling?

Iden is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Iden popularity over time

The story of Iden

How old are people named Iden?

Iden year by year

Frequently asked questions

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