Ivan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEYE-vahn / ˈaɪ.vənSlavic; Hebrew
Meaning
Slavic: God is gracious; Hebrew: God is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Ivan is a common name in Slavic countries, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan. It has been borne by numerous rulers and saints throughout history, contributing to its popularity. The name has variations in many languages, reflecting its widespread use across cultures. Ivan has also been associated with notable figures in literature and politics.
Trend Summary
Ivan has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., maintaining a steady presence over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ivo
- Iván
International Variants
- Giovanni (Italian)
- Juan (Spanish)
- Jan (Dutch)
- Ivan (Russian)
- Ivo (Portuguese)
Famous people named Ivan
Ivan the Terrible was the first Tsar of Russia, known for his complex and often brutal reign.
Ivan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist famous for his research on classical conditioning.
Ivan Turgenev was a renowned Russian novelist and playwright, known for works like 'Fathers and Sons'.
Ivan Aivazovsky was a prominent Russian Romantic painter, celebrated for his seascapes.
Fictional characters named Ivan
Ivan Drago is a character from the 'Rocky' film series, known as a formidable Soviet boxer.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ivan was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ivan has ranked as high as #208 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Ivan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ivan (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 498 | |
TX | 419 | |
FL | 101 | |
AZ | 93 | |
IL | 76 | |
NY | 73 | |
OH | 63 | |
PA | 61 | |
NC | 54 | |
WA | 54 | |
MI | 50 | |
GA | 49 | |
IN | 44 | |
VA | 39 | |
MN | 38 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 28 |
1881 | 18 |
1882 | 25 |
1883 | 29 |
1884 | 27 |
1885 | 26 |
1886 | 34 |
1887 | 26 |
1888 | 32 |
1889 | 47 |
1890 | 38 |
1891 | 42 |
1892 | 54 |
1893 | 50 |
1894 | 57 |
1895 | 49 |
1896 | 72 |
1897 | 70 |
1898 | 80 |
1899 | 59 |
1900 | 90 |
1901 | 60 |
1902 | 71 |
1903 | 70 |
1904 | 73 |
1905 | 83 |
1906 | 80 |
1907 | 96 |
1908 | 95 |
1909 | 111 |
1910 | 109 |
1911 | 137 |
1912 | 339 |
1913 | 316 |
1914 | 439 |
1915 | 662 |
1916 | 723 |
1917 | 756 |
1918 | 749 |
1919 | 702 |
1920 | 791 |
1921 | 820 |
1922 | 748 |
1923 | 791 |
1924 | 785 |
1925 | 756 |
1926 | 766 |
1927 | 764 |
1928 | 755 |
1929 | 652 |
1930 | 668 |
1931 | 646 |
1932 | 627 |
1933 | 534 |
1934 | 612 |
1935 | 587 |
1936 | 513 |
1937 | 546 |
1938 | 526 |
1939 | 518 |
1940 | 541 |
1941 | 496 |
1942 | 486 |
1943 | 547 |
1944 | 454 |
1945 | 437 |
1946 | 477 |
1947 | 517 |
1948 | 467 |
1949 | 458 |
1950 | 472 |
1951 | 415 |
1952 | 495 |
1953 | 463 |
1954 | 499 |
1955 | 561 |
1956 | 626 |
1957 | 576 |
1958 | 616 |
1959 | 612 |
1960 | 598 |
1961 | 668 |
1962 | 674 |
1963 | 654 |
1964 | 607 |
1965 | 637 |
1966 | 621 |
1967 | 608 |
1968 | 642 |
1969 | 640 |
1970 | 676 |
1971 | 695 |
1972 | 693 |
1973 | 570 |
1974 | 662 |
1975 | 725 |
1976 | 662 |
1977 | 797 |
1978 | 737 |
1979 | 802 |
1980 | 907 |
1981 | 1,002 |
1982 | 1,088 |
1983 | 1,043 |
1984 | 1,008 |
1985 | 1,050 |
1986 | 1,206 |
1987 | 1,130 |
1988 | 1,329 |
1989 | 1,533 |
1990 | 1,748 |
1991 | 1,865 |
1992 | 2,133 |
1993 | 2,050 |
1994 | 1,855 |
1995 | 1,949 |
1996 | 2,093 |
1997 | 2,160 |
1998 | 2,241 |
1999 | 2,420 |
2000 | 2,531 |
2001 | 2,826 |
2002 | 2,816 |
2003 | 3,145 |
2004 | 3,462 |
2005 | 3,239 |
2006 | 3,316 |
2007 | 3,274 |
2008 | 3,114 |
2009 | 2,992 |
2010 | 2,771 |
2011 | 3,114 |
2012 | 3,233 |
2013 | 2,859 |
2014 | 3,079 |
2015 | 3,047 |
2016 | 3,160 |
2017 | 3,048 |
2018 | 2,910 |
2019 | 2,690 |
2020 | 2,440 |
2021 | 2,291 |
2022 | 2,363 |
2023 | 2,387 |
2024 | 2,340 |