Gender: Male
Iain Matthews is an English musician and singer-songwriter. He was an original member of the British folk rock band Fairport Convention from 1967 to 1969 before leaving to form his own band, Matthews Southern Comfort, which had a UK number one in 1970 with their cover of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock". In 1979, his recording of Terence Boylan's "Shake It" reached No. 13 on the US charts.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 26, 2024
On the name Iain Matthews, Iain means God's Gracious Gift, Gift from God.
The name Iain Matthews is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Iain is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, and 57 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Iain is recorded 8,385 times globally, ranking it as the 6,664th most common name worldwide.
Iain is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 6,793 occurrences, making it the 287th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Iain is found among 1 in every 81 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #287 | 1 : 81 |
| United States of America | #6,336 | 1 : 4,903 |
| Canada | #1,835 | 1 : 1,343 |
| South Africa | #5,754 | 1 : 9,936 |
| Ireland | #870 | 1 : 525 |
| Netherlands | #6,939 | 1 : 7,158 |
| United Arab Emirates | #12,537 | 1 : 21,173 |
| Spain | #10,259 | 1 : 15,683 |
| France | #19,901 | 1 : 32,600 |
| Hong Kong | #6,083 | 1 : 10,606 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Iain from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Iain Matthews is an English musician and singer-songwriter. He was an original member of the British folk rock band Fairport Convention from 1967 to 1969 before leaving to form his own band, Matthews Southern Comfort, which had a UK number one in 1970 with their cover of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock". In 1979, his recording of Terence Boylan's "Shake It" reached No. 13 on the US charts.
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