Iris
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Rainbow; Flower
Background: The name Iris originates from the Greek word 'iris,' meaning 'rainbow,' which is also the name of a goddess associated with the rainbow. The term was later adopted in Latin to refer to the flower of the same name, which is known for its vibrant colors.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#380
Total births
98,551
Most popular decade
2020s
(41,508 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+173 ranks)
Years in Top 100
3
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.8% male
99.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1907
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,345
- Peak year
- 2022
- Peak year births
- 24
- Peak rank
- #4,301
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 16
- Recent rank
- #5,644
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 11
- First year rank
- #518
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 3,124
- Peak rank
- #71
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,124
- Recent rank
- #71
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).