Iven
Boy name · English · French · Russian
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,642 in 1920
10 babies were named Iven in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,980 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Iven you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Iven, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Iven would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIven first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1920, when it ranked #1,642. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendIven has slipped 1,980 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Iven
Iven is a boy name of English, French and Russian origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-ven”. US birth records list Iven for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 95 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #1,642 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesRussian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 | 65,543 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 80,386 boys |
| 1930s | 9.0 | 111,111 boys |
| 1940s | 7.7 | 130,039 boys |
| 1950s | 4.0 | 246,914 boys |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 628,931 boys |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 465,116 boys |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 487,805 boys |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 2000s | 9.5 | 104,932 boys |
| 2010s | 9.5 | 104,822 boys |
| 2020s | 9.2 | 109,290 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Iven
What is the origin of the name Iven?
Iven has English, French, Russian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Iven a boy or girl name?
Iven is a boy name.
How popular is the name Iven?
Iven ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#1,642).