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Ivan
BoyMeaning of Ivan: Russian: 'God is gracious'
Ivan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Russian naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 167th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 274th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#167
2,240 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#274
167 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
150,787
First recorded 1880 · peak 2004
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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