Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ivan.
National Rank (2025)
#163
All-Time Peak Rank
#113 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
150,137
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ivan Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ivan
According to SSA data, Ivan achieved its highest historical rank of #113 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2004 with 3,462 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 26.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ivan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-26.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,462Births in 2004
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:292
1890s:571
1900s:829
1910s:4,932
1920s:7,628
1930s:5,777
1940s:4,880
1950s:5,333
1960s:6,353
1970s:7,018
1980s:11,296
1990s:20,516
2000s:30,718
2010s:29,914
2020s:14,080
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesIv-an
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with I, a letter used by only 1.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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