Ivor
Medieval form of Old Norse Ívarr.
Every Ivor since 1896 — 909 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ivor
Ivor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,884 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1896, 909 American babies have been named Ivor — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1918, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Ivor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ivor 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 | — | — | 10 | #7,884 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,300 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,506 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,282 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #7,816 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,325 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,826 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,906 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,261 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #9,968 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,107 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,069 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,086 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,272 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #13,308 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,470 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,124 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,481 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,573 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,256 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,743 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,720 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,828 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,066 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,038 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,200 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 13 | #2,150 |
| 1945 | — | — | 10 | #2,318 |
| 1940 | — | — | 10 | #2,400 |
| 1935 | — | — | 10 | #2,453 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,881 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,353 | 10 | #2,842 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,323 | 11 | #2,674 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,240 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,502 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ivor
- Ivor Novello Composer · 1893–1951
- Ivor Broadis Soccer player · 1922–2019
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivor mean?
Medieval form of Old Norse Ívarr.
How popular is the name Ivor in 2025?
Ivor ranked #7,884 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ivor?
909 babies have been named Ivor in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ivor most popular?
Ivor peaked in 1918, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Ivor a boy or girl name?
Ivor is used for both: about 5% of babies named Ivor have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Ivor rising or falling?
Ivor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ivor?
Well-known people named Ivor include Ivor Novello (composer), Ivor Broadis (soccer player).