Ivar
boy name#1382 in 2025Ivar entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #1038 in 1911, ranks #1382 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1896–2025
#1382
rank today
#1038
peak (1911)
133
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1101 |
| 1900s | #1373 |
| 1910s | #1946 |
| 1920s | #2614 |
| 1930s | #2762 |
| 1940s | #3124 |
| 1950s | #3391 |
| 1960s | #3321 |
| 1970s | #4893 |
| 1980s | #7313 |
| 1990s | #8110 |
| 2000s | #8501 |
| 2010s | #6301 |
| 2020s | #1575 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ivar has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Ivar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ivar is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ivar in 2025?
- Ivar ranks #1382 among US boy names in 2025, with 133 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ivar most popular?
- Ivar peaked in 1911, reaching #1038 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ivar with classmates?
- Ivar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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