Iden
Child of the woods, of English origin.
Name Census estimates that about 464 living Americans carry the first name Iden. It is a predominantly male name (98.9% of registrations). The average person named Iden today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Iden births was 2014 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Iden. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Iden with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
464
~ 1 in 738,695 Americans
Peak year
2014
42 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,735
Tracked since 1976
Census
Iden in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 468 people with the first name Iden, which placed it at #21,612 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#21,612
National first-name rank
People counted
468
468 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
46.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Iden
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Iden is White at 46.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (10.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Iden described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Iden at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White46.4% · 217
- Hispanic or Latino28.4% · 133
- Asian and Pacific Islander10.7% · 50
- Black or African American8.8% · 41
- Two or more races4.9% · 23
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 4
Gender
Gender distribution for Iden
Iden leans heavily male at 98.9% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Iden as a male name
- Ranked #5,735 in 2024
- 16 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (42 births)
Iden as a female name
- Ranked #16,080 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Iden leans strongly male. 424 people counted with this name were male (90.6%), compared with 44 female bearers (9.4%).
Popularity
Iden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Iden from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 254 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Iden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iden by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Iden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Idens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Iden
The given name Iden has its roots in the Old English language. It is derived from the Old English word "iden," which means "to labor" or "to toil." The name was likely given to children in recognition of the hard work and labor required for survival in ancient times.
The earliest recorded use of the name Iden dates back to the 9th century AD. It was primarily used in Anglo-Saxon England and was particularly popular among the farming and working classes. The name was often associated with virtues such as diligence, perseverance, and dedication to one's craft.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Iden was Iden of Northumbria, a renowned craftsman and woodworker who lived in the late 9th century. His intricate carvings adorned many churches and monasteries in northern England during that era.
In the 12th century, Iden of Wessex was a well-respected scholar and translator who played a significant role in the preservation and dissemination of ancient texts. His translations of Latin and Greek works helped to spread knowledge and learning throughout medieval Europe.
During the 14th century, Iden the Carpenter was a master builder responsible for the construction of several iconic structures in London, including parts of the Tower of London and the old London Bridge. His skill and craftsmanship were highly regarded, and he was commissioned by royalty and nobility alike.
In the 16th century, Iden Woodcock was a renowned English poet and playwright. His works, which often celebrated the virtues of hard work and perseverance, were widely popular among the common folk of his time.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Iden was Iden Blacksmith, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the 17th century. His forged weapons and tools were sought after by soldiers and tradesmen throughout England for their superior quality and durability.
Throughout history, the name Iden has been associated with values such as hard work, dedication, and resilience. Although its popularity has waned in modern times, it remains a testament to the enduring spirit of those who toiled and labored to build the foundations of our societies.
People
Iden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Iden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Iden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Iden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 464 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Iden going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 738,695 US residents.
Is Iden a common name?
We classify Iden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 468 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Iden most popular?
The single biggest year for Iden was 2014, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Iden is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Iden in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 468 people with the name Iden, or 0.15 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,612 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Iden in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Iden?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Iden leans strongly male. 424 people counted with this name were male (90.6%), compared with 44 female bearers (9.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Iden?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Iden is White at 46.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (10.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Iden most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Iden in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.4% (217 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Iden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Iden a male name?
Yes, 98.9% of people registered as Iden in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Iden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Iden in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Iden can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Iden?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.