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eye-kon /aɪˈkɒn/

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#9,894)
Babies in 2024
7 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#7,173 in 2019
First recorded
2019

Meaning of Icon

Icon is a strong and captivating name for a baby boy. Originating from the English language, Icon is pronounced as eye-kon (/aɪˈkɒn/). It has a modern and trendy feel to it, making it a popular choice among parents who are seeking a unique and distinctive name for their little one. While Icon does not have any specific religious or cultural associations, it carries connotations of greatness and distinction. The name Icon is relatively uncommon, with only 11 occurrences in the United States in 2019, ranking at 7162. Its variation, Ikon, adds an alternative spelling option for those looking to add an extra touch of individuality. Overall, Icon is an exceptional choice for parents who want to give their son a name that exudes strength and allure.

How to pronounce Icon

English

Popularity of Icon in the U.S.

Icon was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #9,894 with 7 babies. It peaked at #7,173 in 2019. It first appears in the records in 2019.

Bar and line chart: Icon in the U.S., 2019–2024. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 11 in 2019 and 7 in 2024. Line: rank among boy names, peak #7,173 in 2019, #9,894 in 2024.
  • Boys named Icon (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2019–2024. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2019⁠–⁠2024 3 rows
Icon: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
202479,894▼ 973
202388,921back (not recorded in 2020–2022)
2019117,173new