boy name
Ivan
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#163 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Ivan in the US, 1880–2025
Ivan first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2004, when 3,462 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,240.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ivan popular?
Steady Ivan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2004.
| 2020s | 14,080 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29,914 | |
| 2000s | 30,718 | |
| 1990s | 20,516 | |
| 1980s | 11,296 | |
| 1970s | 7,018 | |
| 1960s | 6,353 | |
| 1950s | 5,333 | |
| 1940s | 4,880 | |
| 1930s | 5,777 | |
| 1920s | 7,628 | |
| 1910s | 4,932 | |
| 1900s | 829 | |
| 1890s | 571 | |
| 1880s | 292 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ivan a boy or a girl name?
Ivan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ivan a popular name right now?
Ivan has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2004.
How popular is the name Ivan?
In 2025, Ivan ranked #163 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ivan most popular?
Ivan was most popular in 2004, when about 3,462 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.