Ivar
How to say it: EE-var · /ˈivɑr/
Yew warrior, archer - Old Norse name borne by Viking leaders and kings.
Ivar was the 1,200th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 133 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 9.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #942 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 | #1,200 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 133 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,927 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×9.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #942 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
On an upward path, Ivar has reached its best level yet in the 2020s. The climb is expected to extend through the next few seasons.
What goes with it
Taut and breathy with soft resonance, Ivar sounds strong in two beats. Viggo pairs with its quiet vigor.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ivar is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Ivar
- Ivar Giæver (1929–2025)Norwegian-American physicist
- Ivar Andreas Aasen (1813–1896)Norwegian linguist and poet, dubbed the father of Nynorsk
- Ivar Ragnarsson (born 900)King of Jorvik
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