Iver
Iver is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Archer, bow warrior, or Yew tree army.
Origin and history
Iver is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Ívarr, meaning 'archer' or 'bow warrior'. Historically well-established in Northern Europe, the name has gained modest popularity in the United States in recent years as a fresh alternative to Ivar or Oliver. Its usage remains rare but is steadily rising in modern U.S. baby name records.
Popularity in the United States
1,687 babies in the United States have been named Iver since 1880. It ranks #3093 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1545.
States where it is most popular
- MN (54.9 %)
- CA (23.1 %)
- ND (6.7 %)
- TX (4.7 %)
- WI (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 17 |
| 1890-1900 | 31 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 206 |
| 1920-1930 | 211 |
| 1930-1940 | 122 |
| 1940-1950 | 58 |
| 1950-1960 | 71 |
| 1960-1970 | 36 |
| 1970-1980 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 75 |
| 2010-2019 | 380 |
| 2020-2029 | 383 |
Fun facts
- The first element of the name derives from 'ýr', meaning yew tree, which was traditionally used to craft longbows.
- Iver is a common modern Scandinavian variant of the ancient Norse name Ívarr.