Iris Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Iris is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Iris?
Iris is spelled I-R-I-S. The name has 4 letters.
Iris at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Iris literally refers to the iris flower and the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil.
- Origin
- The name Iris may derive from the ancient Greek word for rainbow, associated with a mythological figure who personified the rainbow and acted as a…
- Pronunciation
- EYE-ris · 2 syllables
Iris Popularity in 2025
Rank#61
Recorded Births3,729
Rank#6,803
Recorded Births12
- Girls usage rose 10 places to #61 and recorded 593 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1,360 places to #6,803 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Iris Mean?
Iris literally refers to the iris flower and the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil.
Origin: The name Iris may derive from the ancient Greek word for rainbow, associated with a mythological figure who personified the rainbow and acted as a messenger of the gods.
How Do You Pronounce Iris?
PronunciationEYE-ris
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Iris?
- History
- Iris is a name used in Greek mythology for a goddess associated with communication and the rainbow.
Iris Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,729 | #61 |
| 2025 | Boys | 12 | #6,803 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,136 | #71 |
| 2024 | Boys | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,939 | #78 |
| 2023 | Boys | 17 | #5,470 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,935 | #84 |
| 2022 | Boys | 24 | #4,303 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,582 | #107 |
| 2021 | Boys | 14 | #6,032 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,178 | #127 |
| 2020 | Boys | 14 | #5,980 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,196 | #128 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,128 | #138 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,990 | #149 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,751 | #186 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,510 | #216 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9 | #8,040 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,330 | #244 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,251 | #254 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,134 | #281 |
When Was Iris Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
3,729 recorded births
National rank #61
2024 · Girls
3,136 recorded births
National rank #71
2023 · Girls
2,939 recorded births
National rank #78
2022 · Girls
2,935 recorded births
National rank #84
Where Iris Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #15 | 18 |
| WY | #16 | 10 |
| SD | #23 | 22 |
| NM | #26 | 28 |
| IN | #28 | 122 |
| ME | #31 | 21 |
| KS | #33 | 55 |
| IA | #34 | 55 |