Ivar
Ivar first appears in US records in 1896. It peaked in 2025, when 133 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 133.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ivar popular?
Near its peak Ivar is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 668 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 260 | |
| 2000s | 48 | |
| 1990s | 6 | |
| 1980s | 10 | |
| 1970s | 36 | |
| 1960s | 45 | |
| 1950s | 45 | |
| 1940s | 33 | |
| 1930s | 84 | |
| 1920s | 114 | |
| 1910s | 109 | |
| 1900s | 5 | |
| 1890s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ivar mean?
Ivar joins the Old Norse for “yew/bow” and “warrior.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivar mean?
Ivar means Bow warrior. Ivar joins the Old Norse for “yew/bow” and “warrior.”
What is the origin of the name Ivar?
Ivar is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Ivar?
Ivar is pronounced “EE-var.”
Is Ivar a boy or a girl name?
Ivar is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ivar a popular name right now?
Ivar is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Ivar?
In 2025, Ivar ranked #1384 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ivar most popular?
Ivar was most popular in 2025, when about 133 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ivar?
Names similar to Ivar include Thor, Ragnar, Viggo, Arne, Torsten.
What names go well with Ivar?
Norse names that pair well with Ivar include Eric, Erik, Freya, Odin, Astrid.