Ivan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EYE-vuhn · 2 syllables
From Russian (Ivan), and from Ivan in several Slavic languages. Doublet of John and its relatives Evan, Giovanni, Ian, Johann, and Sean, etc.
- Origin
- Slavic, English
- Pronunciation
- EYE-vuhn
- US rank (2025)
- #162
- US babies a year
- about 2,344 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Classic, Literary
How popular is Ivan?
Ivan was the #162 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,240 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #162 |
| England & Wales | #275 |
| Scotland | #261 |
| Ireland | #335 |
| France | #509 |
| Norway | #232 |
| Canada | #292 |
| Australia | #302 |
How old are people named Ivan?
Half of US adults named Ivan are older than 32; most are between 19 and 74. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Ivan
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Ivan have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Fyodor
- Mikhail
- Andrey
- Dmitry
- Aleksander
- Yuri
- Pavel
- Vladimir
- Padraic
- Varvara
- Ekaterina
- Aleksey
Names like Ivan
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Ivan
How do you pronounce Ivan?
Ivan is pronounced EYE-vuhn.
How popular is the name Ivan?
Ivan was the #162 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,240 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Ivan?
Half of US adults named Ivan are older than 32. Most are between 19 and 74.