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Ivan: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A gracious name meaning God is gracious, timeless and beloved.

Origin
Russian
Syllables
2
Current rank
#153
Peak
#113 in 2012

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #32218801900: #20619001910: #22419101920: #17919201930: #20319301940: #23019401950: #31619501960: #31919601970: #29819701980: #24619801990: #17719902000: #15320002005: #12620052010: #14420102015: #13820152020: #1532020#1#322

What Ivan Means

Ivan is a boy name of Russian origin. A gracious name meaning God is gracious, timeless and beloved.

How Popular Ivan Is

Ivan currently ranks #153 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #113 in 2012. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Ivan

  • Ivan peaked at #113 in the U.S. in 2012.
  • Ivan is a name with Russian cultural heritage.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Ivan

Other Russian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Ivan

Russian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ivan.

Questions About Ivan

What does Ivan mean?

Ivan is a boy name of Russian origin. A gracious name meaning God is gracious, timeless and beloved.

How popular is Ivan?

Ivan currently ranks #153 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #113 in 2012. It has held steady.

Where does Ivan come from?

Ivan comes from Russian roots. Ivan peaked at #113 in the U.S. in 2012.

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