Iker
Iker is a boy's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
Visitation.
Origin and history
Iker is a traditional Basque name meaning 'visitation', coined in the early 20th century as a Basque equivalent for the Spanish name Visitación. It gained international popularity largely due to famous Spanish soccer players and has risen in usage in the United States over recent decades. In the U.S., it is predominantly chosen by parents seeking a modern, distinct name with Hispanic and Iberian roots.
Popularity in the United States
18,921 babies in the United States have been named Iker since 1880. It ranks #852 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #389.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.5 %)
- CA (20.7 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
- AZ (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 619 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,452 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,845 |
Famous people named Iker
- Iker Casillas: Soccer Player, Athlete
- Iker Muniain: Soccer Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name was created in the early 1900s by Basque nationalist Sabino Arana in his neologism collection.
- Its global popularity was significantly boosted by legendary Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas.