Ivaan
How to say it: iv-AHN · /ɪˈvɑn/
Variant of Ivan, Russian form of John (Hebrew 'God is gracious') - popular respelling in India.
Ivaan was the 160th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 215 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #181 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #160 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 215 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,341 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #181 |
| In France, 2025 | #356 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Among the newest boys names, Ivaan peaked in the 2020s. Still at its peak, it may slip a little from here.
What goes with it
Strong in feel with soft breathy tones and biblical roots. Ibrahim aligns closely.
Nicknames
- Van
- Ivi
Honouring a Ivaan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ivaan is about 1 in 56.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Hindi, Russian.
In France: #356 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #494.
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