Ivan
Ivan is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Ivan is a classic name of Slavic origin that ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It has maintained steady popularity in the United States for over a century, offering a timeless alternative to John. It regularly ranks among the top 200 male names in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
150,137 babies in the United States have been named Ivan since 1880. It ranks #230 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #158.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.4 %)
- TX (13 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- FL (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 292 |
| 1890-1900 | 571 |
| 1900-1910 | 829 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,932 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,628 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,777 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,880 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,333 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,353 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,018 |
| 1980-1990 | 11,296 |
| 1990-2000 | 20,516 |
| 2000-2010 | 30,718 |
| 2010-2019 | 29,914 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,080 |
Famous people named Ivan
- Ivan Lendl: Tennis Player, Coach
- Ivan Reitman: Film Director, Producer
Nicknames
Van, Vanya
Fun facts
- Ivan developed as the East and South Slavic form of the biblical name John.
- The name was borne by several rulers of Russia, including Ivan the Great and Ivan the Terrible.