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"Ian" (or "Iain") is the Scottish Gaelic version of John. It is a very common name in much of the English-speaking world. In the UK, Ian was the 19th most common male name, taking account of the whole population (over 300,000 Ians in total). However, it has disappeared from the top 100 male baby names. In the United States, however, it is now becoming more popular, currently at number 68 in the baby name charts. Many notable people in many different walks of life have been given it as a first name.

Notable Ians

As a first name (alphabetical by family name)

As a family name

Notable Iains

Fictional characters

  • Ian Chesterton - from the TV series Doctor Who
  • Ian Lewis and Ian Ketterman (together with dozens of other Ians) - characters created by Lee and Herring. The duo used 'Ian' as their de facto comedy name, in such sketches as the Ian News.

See also

Scottish names

 

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