Ivar

Boy

Meaning of Ivar: Norse: 'bow warrior'

Ivar is a boy's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1393rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 648th in England & Wales.

US rank 2025

#1393

133 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

#648

58 babies in 2024

US babies since 1880

1,468

First recorded 1896 · peak 2025

Trend

rising

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

US babies named Ivar per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 133.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

Norse

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