Ivan Boy

Popularity: #149 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationEYE-vahn / ˈaɪ.vən

Slavic; 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.

Sibling Suggestions

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 498
22%
TX 419
19%
FL 101
5%
AZ 93
4%
IL 76
3%
NY 73
3%
OH 63
3%
PA 61
3%
NC 54
2%
WA 54
2%
MI 50
2%
GA 49
2%
IN 44
2%
VA 39
2%
MN 38
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188028
188118
188225
188329
188427
188526
188634
188726
188832
188947
189038
189142
189254
189350
189457
189549
189672
189770
189880
189959
190090
190160
190271
190370
190473
190583
190680
190796
190895
1909111
1910109
1911137
1912339
1913316
1914439
1915662
1916723
1917756
1918749
1919702
1920791
1921820
1922748
1923791
1924785
1925756
1926766
1927764
1928755
1929652
1930668
1931646
1932627
1933534
1934612
1935587
1936513
1937546
1938526
1939518
1940541
1941496
1942486
1943547
1944454
1945437
1946477
1947517
1948467
1949458
1950472
1951415
1952495
1953463
1954499
1955561
1956626
1957576
1958616
1959612
1960598
1961668
1962674
1963654
1964607
1965637
1966621
1967608
1968642
1969640
1970676
1971695
1972693
1973570
1974662
1975725
1976662
1977797
1978737
1979802
1980907
19811,002
19821,088
19831,043
19841,008
19851,050
19861,206
19871,130
19881,329
19891,533
19901,748
19911,865
19922,133
19932,050
19941,855
19951,949
19962,093
19972,160
19982,241
19992,420
20002,531
20012,826
20022,816
20033,145
20043,462
20053,239
20063,316
20073,274
20083,114
20092,992
20102,771
20113,114
20123,233
20132,859
20143,079
20153,047
20163,160
20173,048
20182,910
20192,690
20202,440
20212,291
20222,363
20232,387
20242,340