Iver
Meaningyew bow warrior · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #2,167
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #819 in 1887
66 babies were named Iver in the US in 2025. It has climbed 969 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Iver you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,907 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Iver, 66 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Iver would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIver first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1887, when it reached #819.
- Then vs nowIver is 12× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 25,907.
- TrendIver has climbed 969 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,167. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedIver is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #586. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Scandinavian, Iver means “yew bow warrior”.
About the name Iver
Iver is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning “yew bow warrior”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-ver”. US birth records list Iver for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 101 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1887, when it ranked #819 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,167, with 66 babies.
Origin:Scandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 25 | 39,344 boys |
| 1890s | 27 | 36,955 boys |
| 1900s | 29 | 34,412 boys |
| 1910s | 31 | 31,888 boys |
| 1920s | 19 | 52,192 boys |
| 1930s | 11 | 87,184 boys |
| 1940s | 3.9 | 257,732 boys |
| 1950s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 543,478 boys |
| 1970s | 1.7 | 584,795 boys |
| 1980s | 0.7 | 1,388,889 boys |
| 1990s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 266,667 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 49,044 boys |
| 2020s | 37 | 27,039 boys |
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- Boy name: Jonathan · God has given
- Unisex name: Beckett · bee cottage
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- Unisex name: Jensen · son of Jens
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- Boy name: Ruben · behold, a son
- Unisex name: Odin · frenzy, inspiration
Questions about the name Iver
What does the name Iver mean?
Iver means “yew bow warrior” in Scandinavian.
What is the origin of the name Iver?
Iver has Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Scandinavian names include Jonathan, Beckett, Oscar.
Is Iver a boy or girl name?
Iver is a boy name.
How popular is the name Iver?
Iver ranked #2,167 for US boys in 2025, given to 66 babies. Its best year was 1887 (#819).