Ivan
boy name#162 in 2025Ivan entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #113 in 2012, ranks #162 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#162
rank today
#113
peak (2012)
2,240
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #321 |
| 1890s | #231 |
| 1900s | #211 |
| 1910s | #188 |
| 1920s | #185 |
| 1930s | #213 |
| 1940s | #281 |
| 1950s | #316 |
| 1960s | #302 |
| 1970s | #279 |
| 1980s | #218 |
| 1990s | #162 |
| 2000s | #132 |
| 2010s | #133 |
| 2020s | #158 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ivan has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 124,000 people named Ivan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ivan alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ivan in 2025?
- Ivan ranks #162 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,240 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ivan most popular?
- Ivan peaked in 2012, reaching #113 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ivan with classmates?
- Ivan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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