Iva
boy nameIva entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #764 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#764
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #851 |
| 1890s | #855 |
| 1900s | #1116 |
| 1910s | #2011 |
| 1920s | #2146 |
| 1930s | #2423 |
| 1940s | #2911 |
| 1950s | #3344 |
| 1960s | #3676 |
| 1970s | #4797 |
| 1980s | #6523 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Iva are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Iva alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Iva in 2025?
- Iva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Iva most popular?
- Iva peaked in 1884, reaching #764 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Iva with classmates?
- Iva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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