Iram
Every Iram since 1970 — 1,019 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iram
Iram is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,962 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,019 American babies have been named Iram — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Iram stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iram 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 | — | — | 15 | #5,962 |
| 2024 | — | — | 38 | #3,183 |
| 2023 | — | — | 25 | #4,262 |
| 2022 | — | — | 28 | #3,931 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,421 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,471 |
| 2019 | — | — | 33 | #3,447 |
| 2018 | — | — | 29 | #3,742 |
| 2017 | — | — | 20 | #4,819 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,253 | 25 | #4,141 |
| 2015 | — | — | 35 | #3,265 |
| 2014 | — | — | 27 | #3,834 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,112 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,450 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,518 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,705 | 28 | #3,749 |
| 2009 | — | — | 30 | #3,591 |
| 2008 | — | — | 24 | #4,185 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26 | #3,937 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35 | #3,109 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,218 | 27 | #3,562 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,123 | 21 | #4,177 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,875 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,425 | 25 | #3,492 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,293 | 30 | #3,018 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25 | #3,358 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,912 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,792 | 12 | #4,514 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,284 | 8 | #4,872 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,164 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,059 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,457 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iram in 2025?
Iram ranked #5,962 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iram?
1,019 babies have been named Iram in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iram most popular?
Iram peaked in 2024, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Iram a boy or girl name?
Iram is used for both: about 10% of babies named Iram have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Iram rising or falling?
Iram has been roughly stable over the past decade.