Iven
Every Iven since 1913 — 1,134 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iven
Iven is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,883 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 1,134 American babies have been named Iven. Its peak came in 2006, when 26 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 Iven stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iven year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,883 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,757 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,547 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,517 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,840 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,562 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,819 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,632 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,895 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,950 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,944 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,697 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,340 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,375 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,583 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,488 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,594 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,939 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,829 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,127 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,668 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,666 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,001 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,487 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,884 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,208 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,525 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,393 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,166 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,523 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,385 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,326 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,485 |
| 1945 | 14 | #1,890 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,713 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,105 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,522 |
| 1925 | 17 | #1,965 |
| 1920 | 22 | #1,664 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,119 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iven in 2025?
Iven ranked #7,883 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iven?
1,134 babies have been named Iven in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iven most popular?
Iven peaked in 2006, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Iven a boy or girl name?
Iven is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Iven rising or falling?
Iven is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.