Rising since 2008, #1,030 for boys today.
Popularity of Ivaan since 2003
Babies named Ivaan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 444 |
| 2020s | 1,141 |
Meaning & origin
Ivaan is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 2003, reflecting the growing trend of culturally diverse and creatively spelled names. Its rank of #1030 in 2025 and 1-in-7,945 frequency show it as a distinctive but not rare choice. Popularity peaked in 2022, and it has been on a rising trajectory since 2008. The name is most common in Washington, New Jersey, and Illinois, suggesting particular favor among South Asian communities in those states.
Ivaan is a modern Indian name, likely a variant of Ivan (the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious') or a respelling of Ayaan (from Sanskrit, meaning 'path' or 'journey'). Its use in the United States began in 2003, reflecting the trend of adapting traditional names with unique spellings. It is popular among Hindu families, though it carries no specific religious meaning.
Where Ivaan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ivaan” around the world
Where Ivaan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
New Zealand
35
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ivy, Van, Ivi
Sibling names for Ivaan
Names that share Ivaan's style, for a brother or sister.
