FIRST NAME
Iris
Iris is the 345th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 80,410 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 388 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #345 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
136,790
living · #325
2020 CENSUS
80,410
living · #345
BABIES NAMED IRIS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20254K
As a female name, Iris peaked in 2025, when 3,729 babies were named Iris (the #61 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #10,211 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
388
living · #10,211
BABIES NAMED IRIS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1907–2025
202512
As a male name, Iris peaked in 2022, when 24 babies were named Iris (the #4353 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)