Overview
people
Sample Size
13,499
Gender Distribution
Male:
3.5%
Female:
96.5%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Greek
Meaning
The name Iris comes from the Greek word for rainbow. In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods. The name has been used in Italy since the 19th century and is associated with the flower of the same name, which is known for its bright colors.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
DE
1,856 samples
98%
ES
1,739 samples
98%
US
1,330 samples
98%
NL
1,121 samples
98%
IT
962 samples
96%
BR
687 samples
94%
FR
685 samples
95%
CN
396 samples
96%
BE
392 samples
98%
TW
281 samples
99%
AT
264 samples
96%
GB
256 samples
95%
MX
248 samples
99%
PT
219 samples
96%
CH
162 samples
99%
VE
150 samples
97%
IL
147 samples
99%
CZ
143 samples
98%
HK
133 samples
98%
PH
131 samples
93%
+ 70 more countries
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