All about the name

Ien

Male

« Ien is a French given name meaning 'graced by God'. A rare variant of Yenne, it's been used since the Middle Ages but remains unique today. »

#29892 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name Ien is of French origin and means "graced by God" or "God is gracious." It is a variant spelling of the more common French name Yenne, which shares the same meaning. The name Ien has a long history in France, with records dating back to the Middle Ages. Despite its long history, however, Ien remains relatively rare and unique even today. In fact, it is so uncommon that it may be mistaken for a typo or mispronunciation of another name. Nevertheless, those who bear this unusual moniker can take pride in their distinctive name and its rich history.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Ien since 1880

Total births
16
Total since 1880
Peak year
2011
6 births
in 2011
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years