How old is someone named Ivan?
The average Ivan is 26 years old.
Half of all living Ivans are between 12 and 35.
When was Ivan popular?
Most of the Ivans in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2004 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 829 | 0 |
| 1910s | 4,967 | 0 |
| 1920s | 7,691 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 5,798 | 690 |
| 1940s | 4,890 | 2,100 |
| 1950s | 5,350 | 3,600 |
| 1960s | 6,399 | 5,200 |
| 1970s | 7,078 | 6,400 |
| 1980s | 11,410 | 11,000 |
| 1990s | 20,665 | 20,000 |
| 2000s | 30,810 | 30,000 |
| 2010s | 29,951 | 30,000 |
| 2020s | 14,086 | 14,000 |
How many Ivans are still alive?
About 120,000 Ivans are alive in the US today. That's 81% of the roughly 150,000 babies named Ivan since 1880.
Most Ivans ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Ivan?
About two in five living Ivans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Ivan an old name?
Not really. Ivan is younger than 56 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ivan will be 37 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ivan a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Ivans are men.
Names the same age as Ivan
NAME TWIN
Ivan's name twin is Abraham. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Abraham's age curve is the closest match to Ivan's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Ivan
How old is the average Ivan?
The average Ivan in the US is 26 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ivan?
About 120,000 Ivans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 150,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Ivan most popular?
In 2004, when about 3,500 baby boys were named Ivan.
Is Ivan a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 38% of living Ivans, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this