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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Iris — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Irini|Irisa
GreekGirl→ Stable

Iris

EYE-ris · 2 syllables

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Girl
#71
→ Stable

Also ranked: Boy #5737 · ↓ Fading

#71
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 57
Peak rank
#71 in 2024
5yr change
+7 ranks
Birth frequency
8.7 per 10,000 births
Sex split
25% boy · 75% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #71 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Iris

Popularity score: 57  ·  SSA Rank: #71

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+7 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
30
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalGreekNatureGoddess2-syllableUnisexClassicRainbowEtherealFeminine-leaning
Character
vibrant energygraceful beautydivine messengercolorful spiritpeaceful strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Iriss

intelligentcourageousdeterminedloyalresilient
STRONG
High confidence

Iris is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #71 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +7 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#71 · common
Iris at a Glance
Meaning:The Greek goddess of the rainbow; symbolizes a messenger between gods and mortals, representing hope and connection.
Language root:Greek · Iris
Peak rank:#71 in 2024
5yr change:+7 ranks
Sex usage:25% boy · 75% girl
Notable bearers
Iris Murdoch
Note: Iris Murdoch was female; for male bearers, Iris is extremely rare in modern records
Similar Sound
IrisIra◈IdaIvy
Similar Style
AthenaFaunaCleo◈Olive◈Hazel◈Freya
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Iris
IvyOlive◈Hazel◈FloraStellaCleo◈IrisViolet
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Iris illustration
Name Intelligence
Iris · Overview
Summary

Iris is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #71 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 32/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Mythological · Nature · Classic character
Iris carries a ethereal, gentle, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #71, you will likely encounter other Iriss. Consider whether that matters to you.
Domain taken
iris.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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