Ivan
Pronunciation: [ EYEV-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ivan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 520 babies have been named Ivan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ivan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,270 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,270
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ivan
Ivan is a girl name .
Is Ivan a boy or girl name? Ivan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,270 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #153. Ivan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ivan is currently ranked #38,270 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ivan include Ivanna, Ivana, Iva, Ivanka . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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