Ivan
Ivan is a classic Slavic name derived from the Greek name Ioannes (John), meaning 'God is gracious.' It has been a traditional name across Eastern Europe for centuries, particularly beloved in Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian cultures.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,206. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,114
- 2012: 3,233
- 2013: 2,859
- 2014: 3,079
- 2015: 3,047
- 2016: 3,161
- 2017: 3,048
- 2018: 2,911
- 2019: 2,690
- 2020: 2,442
- 2021: 2,291
- 2022: 2,363
- 2023: 2,390
- 2024: 2,354
- 2025: 2,240
- 2026 (projected): 2,206
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong historical and cultural significance in Slavic countries
- •Works well internationally while maintaining distinctive character
- •The name carries a dignified, serious quality without being overly formal
Similar Names
Famous People
Ivan the Terrible
First Tsar of Russia
Ivan Pavlov
Nobel Prize-winning physiologist
Ivan Lendl
Tennis champion
Ivan Reitman
Film director and producer
Statistics
150,137
Total births since 1880
2004
Peak year
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