Ivan
Peaked at #113 nationally in 2012, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ivan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Ivan — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2447
in 1928
Last ranked
#14115
in 2020
Years tracked
72
1914–2020
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1914, Ivan reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #2447 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Ivan hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2020, when it stood at #14115.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #14,115 | 6 |
| 2017 | #13,259 | 7 |
| 2016 | #15,068 | 6 |
| 2015 | #15,231 | 6 |
| 2013 | #15,351 | 6 |
| 2012 | #15,717 | 6 |
| 2010 | #15,711 | 6 |
| 2009 | #15,987 | 6 |
Ivan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#113
in 2012
Current rank
#153
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Ivan reached its peak popularity for boys in 2012, ranking #113 nationally with 3,233 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #132 (2014) to #153 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Ivan ranks #153 nationally for boys, with 2,340 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #153 | 2,340 |
| 2023 | #153 | 2,387 |
| 2022 | #159 | 2,363 |
| 2021 | #168 | 2,291 |
| 2020 | #153 | 2,440 |
| 2019 | #140 | 2,690 |
| 2018 | #133 | 2,910 |
| 2017 | #135 | 3,048 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ivan most popular?
Ivan was most popular in 2012, when it ranked #113 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ivan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ivan?
At least 148,518 babies have been recorded with the name Ivan in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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