Boy
Ivan
God is gracious
About Ivan
Ivan delivers straightforward strength in a compact package. This classic name has withstood centuries of use while maintaining freshness and relevance in contemporary naming landscapes. The two syllables create perfect balance—easy to pronounce yet substantial enough to carry respect. Ivan projects reliability and steadfastness, qualities parents universally desire for their sons. The name's simplicity becomes its strength, requiring no explanation or spelling clarification. It works seamlessly across languages and cultures, making it ideal for multicultural families or those anticipating international connections. Ivan suggests someone grounded and dependable, someone others can count on when circumstances become challenging. The name carries quiet confidence rather than flashy showmanship, appealing to parents who value substance over superficiality. Its straightforward nature means your son controls how the name is perceived through his own actions and character. Ivan doesn't impose personality—it provides a solid foundation upon which your son builds his identity. For families appreciating timeless classics that never feel outdated, Ivan represents naming wisdom that prioritizes endurance over fleeting trends.
Popularity of the Name Ivan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #322 | ||||
| 1881 | #404 | ||||
| 1882 | #361 | ||||
| 1883 | #307 | ||||
| 1884 | #340 | ||||
| 1885 | #336 | ||||
| 1886 | #295 | ||||
| 1887 | #329 | ||||
| 1888 | #318 | ||||
| 1889 | #239 | ||||
| 1890 | #281 | ||||
| 1891 | #246 | ||||
| 1892 | #242 | ||||
| 1893 | #249 | ||||
| 1894 | #227 | ||||
| 1895 | #258 | ||||
| 1896 | #210 | ||||
| 1897 | #201 | ||||
| 1898 | #190 | ||||
| 1899 | #221 | ||||
| 1900 | #206 | #89 | |||
| 1901 | #223 | #59 | |||
| 1902 | #211 | #67 | |||
| 1903 | #212 | #58 | |||
| 1904 | #216 | #79 | |||
| 1905 | #209 | #64 | |||
| 1906 | #220 | #60 | |||
| 1907 | #202 | #62 | |||
| 1908 | #214 | #64 | |||
| 1909 | #196 | #57 | |||
| 1910 | #224 | #44 | |||
| 1911 | #215 | #44 | |||
| 1912 | #173 | #51 | |||
| 1913 | #208 | #59 | |||
| 1914 | #193 | #40 | |||
| 1915 | #173 | #45 | |||
| 1916 | #165 | #39 | |||
| 1917 | #168 | #47 | |||
| 1918 | #177 | #46 | |||
| 1919 | #183 | #51 | |||
| 1920 | #179 | #53 | |||
| 1921 | #176 | #45 | |||
| 1922 | #186 | #44 | |||
| 1923 | #176 | #40 | |||
| 1924 | #183 | #46 | |||
| 1925 | #185 | #47 | |||
| 1926 | #189 | #35 | |||
| 1927 | #188 | #48 | |||
| 1928 | #189 | #32 | |||
| 1929 | #202 | #40 | |||
| 1930 | #203 | #42 | |||
| 1931 | #202 | #34 | |||
| 1932 | #205 | #34 | |||
| 1933 | #217 | #51 | |||
| 1934 | #201 | #33 | |||
| 1935 | #205 | #58 | |||
| 1936 | #223 | #60 | |||
| 1937 | #218 | #63 | |||
| 1938 | #227 | #50 | |||
| 1939 | #229 | #74 | |||
| 1940 | #230 | #62 | |||
| 1941 | #250 | #72 | |||
| 1942 | #272 | #61 | |||
| 1943 | #258 | #66 | |||
| 1944 | #281 | #60 | |||
| 1945 | #287 | #72 | |||
| 1946 | #296 | #81 | |||
| 1947 | #303 | #71 | |||
| 1948 | #312 | #75 | |||
| 1949 | #319 | #89 | |||
| 1950 | #316 | #91 | |||
| 1951 | #333 | #85 | |||
| 1952 | #319 | #96 | |||
| 1953 | #327 | #88 | |||
| 1954 | #324 | #83 | |||
| 1955 | #307 | #118 | |||
| 1956 | #295 | #89 | |||
| 1957 | #317 | #112 | |||
| 1958 | #305 | #89 | |||
| 1959 | #314 | #99 | |||
| 1960 | #319 | #105 | |||
| 1961 | #298 | #109 | |||
| 1962 | #299 | #121 | |||
| 1963 | #304 | #131 | |||
| 1964 | #314 | #118 | #152 | ||
| 1965 | #297 | #132 | #119 | ||
| 1966 | #296 | #144 | #117 | ||
| 1967 | #298 | #111 | #124 | ||
| 1968 | #295 | #127 | #102 | ||
| 1969 | #300 | #155 | #91 | ||
| 1970 | #298 | #167 | #100 | ||
| 1971 | #291 | #120 | #103 | ||
| 1972 | #277 | #176 | #100 | ||
| 1973 | #308 | #156 | #103 | ||
| 1974 | #283 | #149 | #106 | ||
| 1975 | #267 | #292 | #107 | ||
| 1976 | #285 | #159 | #113 | ||
| 1977 | #255 | #227 | #108 | ||
| 1978 | #268 | #222 | #116 | ||
| 1979 | #264 | #176 | #129 | ||
| 1980 | #246 | #247 | #121 | ||
| 1981 | #234 | #245 | #147 | ||
| 1982 | #219 | #290 | #128 | ||
| 1983 | #219 | #230 | #127 | ||
| 1984 | #223 | #257 | #147 | ||
| 1985 | #224 | #229 | #146 | ||
| 1986 | #204 | #276 | #144 | ||
| 1987 | #217 | #271 | #159 | ||
| 1988 | #203 | #285 | #165 | ||
| 1989 | #190 | #258 | #163 | ||
| 1990 | #177 | #267 | #196 | ||
| 1991 | #171 | #336 | #199 | #317 | |
| 1992 | #151 | #173 | #300 | ||
| 1993 | #157 | #181 | #282 | ||
| 1994 | #172 | #232 | #328 | ||
| 1995 | #167 | #344 | #216 | #302 | |
| 1996 | #166 | #356 | #188 | #314 | |
| 1997 | #160 | #447 | #257 | #237 | #330 |
| 1998 | #152 | #592 | #269 | #208 | #263 |
| 1999 | #148 | #665 | #377 | #229 | #334 |
| 2000 | #153 | #536 | #264 | #199 | #272 |
| 2001 | #141 | #447 | #286 | #274 | |
| 2002 | #136 | #409 | #239 | #171 | #248 |
| 2003 | #127 | #475 | #344 | #160 | #253 |
| 2004 | #117 | #416 | #215 | #236 | #227 |
| 2005 | #126 | #380 | #300 | #187 | #279 |
| 2006 | #127 | #421 | #290 | #242 | #252 |
| 2007 | #127 | #459 | #291 | #204 | #261 |
| 2008 | #132 | #394 | #310 | #310 | #231 |
| 2009 | #136 | #371 | #284 | #275 | #220 |
| 2010 | #144 | #383 | #400 | #288 | #253 |
| 2011 | #128 | #343 | #260 | #212 | #232 |
| 2012 | #113 | #355 | #413 | #370 | #260 |
| 2013 | #138 | #372 | #258 | #365 | #234 |
| 2014 | #132 | #366 | #263 | #260 | #244 |
| 2015 | #137 | #312 | #233 | #286 | #279 |
| 2016 | #131 | #312 | #320 | #236 | |
| 2017 | #135 | #307 | #201 | #231 | #224 |
| 2018 | #133 | #307 | #220 | #348 | #260 |
| 2019 | #140 | #333 | #235 | #330 | #256 |
| 2020 | #153 | #276 | #330 | #250 | #273 |
| 2021 | #168 | #290 | #303 | #291 | #265 |
| 2022 | #159 | #246 | #353 | #327 | #288 |
| 2023 | #153 | #314 | #427 | #369 | #307 |
| 2024 | #153 | #284 | #347 | #324 | #263 |
| 2025 | #163 | #289 | #446 | #349 | #305 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ivan
Names Similar to Ivan
Nicknames for Ivan
- Iv
- Van
- Vanya
- Vanny
Famous People Named Ivan
| Ivan the Terrible | Tsar of Russia |
| Ivan Pavlov | Russian physiologist |
| Ivan Lendl | Czech-American tennis player |
| Ivan Rakitić | Croatian footballer |
| Ivan Turgenev | Russian writer |
| Ivan Reitman | Canadian film director |
| Ivan Rodriguez | Puerto Rican baseball player |
| Ivan Moody | American musician |
| Ivan Perišić | Croatian footballer |
| Ivan Ljubičić | Croatian tennis player |
| Ivan Mauger | New Zealand speedway rider |
| Ivan Petrovsky | Russian mathematician |
| Ivan Sutherland | American computer scientist |
| Ivan Klasnić | Croatian footballer |
| Ivan Gazidis | British-South African football executive |
| Ivan Cleary | Australian rugby league coach |
| Ivan Koloff | Canadian professional wrestler |
| Ivan Gudelj | Croatian footballer |
| Ivan Toney | English footballer |
Characters Named Ivan
| Ivan Drago | Rocky IV |
| Ivan Vanko | Iron Man 2 |
| Ivan the Remarkable | The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate |
| Ivan Ooze | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - The Movie |
| Ivan Locke | Locke |
| Ivan Marais | The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay |
| Ivan Karamazov | The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| Ivan Vorpatril | Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold |
| Ivan Dragomiloff | The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie |
| Ivan Issayev | Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews |
| Ivan Braginski | Hetalia - Axis Powers |
| Ivan Vasilyevich | Ivan Vasilievich - Back to the Future |
| Ivan Nikolayevich Ponyrev | Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov |