Iver
Every Iver since 1884 — 1,789 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Iver
Iver is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,170 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 1,789 American babies have been named Iver — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 86 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Iver stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Iver year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 66 | #2,170 |
| 2024 | — | — | 66 | #2,197 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,132 | 81 | #1,935 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,279 | 66 | #2,204 |
| 2021 | — | — | 68 | #2,119 |
| 2020 | — | — | 36 | #3,161 |
| 2019 | — | — | 62 | #2,242 |
| 2018 | — | — | 68 | #2,092 |
| 2017 | — | — | 45 | #2,732 |
| 2016 | — | — | 48 | #2,601 |
| 2015 | — | — | 33 | #3,396 |
| 2014 | — | — | 40 | #2,906 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,442 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,059 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,268 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,660 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,887 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,109 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,189 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,817 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,053 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,063 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,361 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,556 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,167 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,098 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,687 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,486 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 13 | #2,031 |
| 1935 | — | — | 13 | #2,084 |
| 1930 | — | — | 12 | #2,367 |
| 1925 | — | — | 14 | #2,256 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,217 | 20 | #1,791 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,996 | 29 | #1,230 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,501 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,166 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,062 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,077 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Iver
- Iver Fossum Soccer player · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Iver in 2025?
Iver ranked #2,170 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Iver?
1,789 babies have been named Iver in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Iver most popular?
Iver peaked in 2023, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Iver a boy or girl name?
Iver is used for both: about 6% of babies named Iver have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Iver rising or falling?
Iver is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Iver?
Well-known people named Iver include Iver Fossum (soccer player).