Ivan
Every Ivan since 1880 — 150,787 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ivan
Ivan is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #163 in 2025 with 2,240 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 150,787 American babies have been named Ivan. Its peak came in 2004, when 3,479 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ivan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ivan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 2,240 | #163 |
| 2024 | — | — | 2,354 | #153 |
| 2023 | — | — | 2,390 | #153 |
| 2022 | — | — | 2,363 | #159 |
| 2021 | — | — | 2,291 | #168 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,127 | 2,442 | #153 |
| 2019 | — | — | 2,690 | #140 |
| 2018 | — | — | 2,911 | #133 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,264 | 3,048 | #135 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,072 | 3,161 | #131 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,233 | 3,047 | #137 |
| 2014 | — | — | 3,079 | #132 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,355 | 2,859 | #138 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,718 | 3,233 | #113 |
| 2011 | — | — | 3,114 | #128 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,712 | 2,772 | #144 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,988 | 2,992 | #136 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,610 | 3,114 | #132 |
| 2007 | — | — | 3,275 | #127 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,240 | 3,316 | #127 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,711 | 3,240 | #126 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,902 | 3,462 | #117 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,006 | 3,146 | #127 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,718 | 2,816 | #136 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,469 | 2,826 | #141 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,794 | 2,531 | #153 |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,074 | 1,949 | #167 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,754 | 1,748 | #177 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,160 | 1,051 | #224 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,058 | 907 | #246 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,686 | 725 | #267 |
| 1970 | — | — | 675 | #298 |
| 1965 | — | — | 638 | #297 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,369 | 599 | #319 |
| 1955 | 7 | #4,909 | 562 | #307 |
| 1950 | — | — | 472 | #316 |
| 1945 | — | — | 437 | #287 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,646 | 541 | #230 |
| 1935 | — | — | 587 | #205 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,489 | 668 | #203 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,350 | 756 | #185 |
| 1920 | — | — | 791 | #179 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,589 | 662 | #173 |
| 1910 | — | — | 109 | #224 |
| 1905 | — | — | 83 | #209 |
| 1900 | — | — | 90 | #206 |
| 1895 | — | — | 49 | #258 |
| 1890 | — | — | 38 | #281 |
| 1885 | — | — | 26 | #336 |
| 1880 | — | — | 28 | #322 |
Famous people named Ivan
- Ivan the Terrible Politician · 1530–1584
- Ivan Pavlov Biologist · 1849–1936
- Ivan Turgenev Writer · 1818–1883
- Ivan III of Russia Politician · 1440–1505
- Ivan Konev Military personnel · 1897–1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ivan in 2025?
Ivan ranked #163 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,240 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ivan?
150,787 babies have been named Ivan in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ivan most popular?
Ivan peaked in 2004, when 3,479 newborns received the name.
Is Ivan a boy or girl name?
Ivan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ivan rising or falling?
Ivan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ivan?
Well-known people named Ivan include Ivan the Terrible (politician), Ivan Pavlov (biologist), Ivan Turgenev (writer).