Ivica Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEE-vits-ah / ˈiː.vɪ.t͡sɑSlavic; Croatian
Meaning
Slavic: God is gracious; Croatian: little Ivica
Historical & Cultural Background
Ivica is a diminutive form of the name Ivan, which is widely used in Slavic countries. The name Ivan has biblical roots, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan. In Croatia, Ivica is a common name often given to boys, reflecting cultural traditions. It is associated with a friendly and approachable character.
Trend Summary
The name Ivica has seen stable usage in Croatia but is less common in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ivo
- Ivko
International Variants
- Ivo (Italian)
- Ivan (Russian)
- Yvan (French)
Famous people named Ivica
Ivica Dačić is a Serbian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Serbia.
Ivica Kostelić is a retired Croatian alpine ski racer known for his achievements in the World Cup.
Ivica Zubac is a Croatian professional basketball player currently playing in the NBA.
Ivica Šimunić is a former Croatian footballer who played as a defender.
Fictional characters named Ivica
Ivica is a character in the Croatian animated series 'Crtić' known for his adventurous spirit.
Ivica is a character in the children's book series 'Ivica i Marica' where he embarks on various adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ivica was first seen in the United States in 1974. Ivica has ranked as high as #1076 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Ivica has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ivica
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |