Iron Name Popularity and Statistics
Iron is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Iron?
Iron is spelled I-R-O-N. The name has 4 letters.
Iron Popularity in 2019
Rank#12,145
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 11 places to #12,145 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2018.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Iron Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1978 through 2019. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2005 | Boys | 7 | #9,115 |
| 1978 | Boys | 6 | #5,059 |
When Was Iron 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.
2005 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,115
1978 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #5,059
2019 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #12,145
2018 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #12,156