Ivan
5 countries#162 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ivan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
150,787 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #162 · peaked in 2004 with 3,479 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
9,778 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #553 · peaked in 1969 with 244 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,967 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 2017 with 188 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,643 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #284 · peaked in 2020 with 172 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
283 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #316 · peaked in 2022 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
41 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #314 · peaked in 2012 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ivan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #127 | — |
| 2007 | #127 | — |
| 2008 | #132 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #136 | ↓4 |
| 2010 | #144 | ↓8 |
| 2011 | #128 | ↑16 |
| 2012 | #113 | ↑15 |
| 2013 | #138 | ↓25 |
| 2014 | #132 | ↑6 |
| 2015 | #137 | ↓5 |
| 2016 | #131 | ↑6 |
| 2017 | #135 | ↓4 |
| 2018 | #133 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #140 | ↓7 |
| 2020 | #153 | ↓13 |
| 2021 | #168 | ↓15 |
| 2022 | #159 | ↑9 |
| 2023 | #153 | ↑6 |
| 2024 | #153 | — |
| 2025 | #162 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Ivan
Is Ivan a popular name?
Yes — Ivan currently ranks #162 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ivan more common for boys or girls?
Ivan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ivan most popular?
Ivan peaked in 2004 in United States, with 3,479 recorded births that year.
Is Ivan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ivan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #320 in 1880 to #162 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ivan?
At least 163,532 babies have been recorded with the name Ivan across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ivan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ivan appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ivan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ivan include Hayden, Hayes, Ace, Jason.
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