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Ian
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“God is gracious”
🌍 Scottish / Hebrew📊 #123 nationally
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Ian is a Scottish / Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious." Currently ranked #123 nationally with 4,555 births in the latest SSA data. 📉 Declining trend: -15% vs the previous decade.
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