Will my child share the name Ifan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 30 UK babies named Ifan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ifan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ifan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ifan is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 379 places over the last five years to #1000 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Ifan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ifan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ifan a popular baby name in the United States?

Ifan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1000

Ifan

Ifan is a distinctive choice, ranked #1000 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ifan in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1000

About the Name Ifan

Ifan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 379 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #603 in 1999 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ifan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.