Iran
Pronunciation: [ ihr-AHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Iran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,286 babies have been named Iran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Iran is past its peak , currently ranked #11,010 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,010
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Iran
Iran is a boy name .
Is Iran a boy or girl name? Iran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,010 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,719. Iran is more commonly used as a boy name.
Iran is currently ranked #11,010 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Iran include Ira, Iram . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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