Gender: Male
Ian Douglas Nairn was a British architectural critic who coined the word "Subtopia" to indicate drab suburbs that look identical through unimaginative town-planning. He published two strongly personalised critiques of London and Paris, and collaborated with Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, who considered his reports to be too subjective, but acknowledged him as the better writer.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 2, 2024
On the name Ian Nairn, Ian means God is Gracious, Gift from God Form of John. Nairn means Belonging to one, Striving for the absolute.
The name Ian Nairn is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ian is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 92 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Ian is recorded 103,084 times globally, ranking it as the 559th most common name worldwide.
Ian is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 49,335 occurrences, making it the 22th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Ian is found among 1 in every 11 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #22 | 1 : 11 |
| United States of America | #334 | 1 : 104 |
| South Africa | #464 | 1 : 540 |
| Canada | #91 | 1 : 85 |
| Ireland | #83 | 1 : 28 |
| Mexico | #764 | 1 : 407 |
| Chile | #506 | 1 : 342 |
| Malaysia | #898 | 1 : 1,336 |
| Singapore | #241 | 1 : 397 |
| Spain | #855 | 1 : 459 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Ian Douglas Nairn was a British architectural critic who coined the word "Subtopia" to indicate drab suburbs that look identical through unimaginative town-planning. He published two strongly personalised critiques of London and Paris, and collaborated with Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, who considered his reports to be too subjective, but acknowledged him as the better writer.
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