Ivan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ivan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ivan?
Ivan is spelled I-V-A-N. The name has 4 letters.
Ivan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ivan is a Slavic form of the name John, which means “God is gracious.”
- Origin
- Ivan is commonly associated with Slavic languages and may derive from the Hebrew name Yohanan through Greek and Latin forms.
- Pronunciation
- ih-VAHN · 2 syllables
Ivan Popularity in 2025
Rank#162
Recorded Births2,240
- Boys usage fell 9 places to #162 and recorded 114 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ivan Mean?
Ivan is a Slavic form of the name John, which means “God is gracious.”
Origin: Ivan is commonly associated with Slavic languages and may derive from the Hebrew name Yohanan through Greek and Latin forms.
How Do You Pronounce Ivan?
Pronunciationih-VAHN
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ivan?
- History
- The name Ivan has been used in Slavic regions since at least the Middle Ages and is linked to several rulers and religious figures.
Ivan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 2,240 | #162 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,354 | #153 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,390 | #153 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,363 | #159 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,291 | #168 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,442 | #153 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,690 | #140 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,911 | #133 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,048 | #135 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,161 | #131 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,047 | #137 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,079 | #132 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,859 | #138 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2012 | Boys | 3,233 | #113 |
| 2011 | Boys | 3,114 | #128 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2010 | Boys | 2,772 | #144 |
| 2009 | Girls | 6 | #15,242 |
When Was Ivan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2004 · Boys
3,462 recorded births
National rank #117
2006 · Boys
3,316 recorded births
National rank #127
2007 · Boys
3,275 recorded births
National rank #127
2005 · Boys
3,240 recorded births
National rank #126
Where Ivan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #65 | 107 |
| CA | #85 | 444 |
| OR | #94 | 40 |
| TX | #103 | 393 |
| HI | #104 | 9 |
| ID | #113 | 22 |
| NV | #128 | 24 |
| KS | #142 | 26 |