Iverson
How to say it: EYE-ver-sun · /ˈaɪvərsən/
From Old Norse Ivarr meaning 'yew warrior' + son; surname turned first name - known through Allen Iverson.
Iverson was the 1,221st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 129 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #961 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,221 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 129 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,700 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #961 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum has carried Iverson to its best showing in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, the name is expected to keep rising.
What goes with it
Strong and rolling with a modern surname edge, Iverson carries plenty of force. Maverick would sit comfortably in the same lineup.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Iverson is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Iverson
- Iverson Molinar (born 1999)Panamanian basketball player
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