Total births
1,687
Unisex name · since 1884
Iver
Iver has 1,687 recorded births since 1884 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2190
- among boys today
- 1,687
- born since 1884
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Iver is the #2190 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,687 recorded since 1884.
Iver has 1,687 recorded births among boys since 1884, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2190 as of the latest data, more common than 85% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 2025.
- #2190 among boys today
- 1,687 born since 1884
- 2020s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Iver is currently the #2190 unisex name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 1,687 born since 1884, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2190
- among boys today
- 1,687
- born since 1884
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Iver vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2190
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Iver was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
81 babies were named Iver in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Iver compares
1,687 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Iver's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Iver | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,687 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 81 | 23 | 22,252 |
Iver's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Iver splits its recorded history at 1949: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1884 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 81 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Iver at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,190
Active since
1884
Iver popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 81
- Annual births at peak, across 142 years of records
Iver popularity over time - girls
102 total births recorded since 1900 (Iver as girls' name)
Iver by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Iver's strongest decade.
383 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Iver births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 17
1880s
17 births
- 1890s 31
1890s
31 births
- 1900s 40
1900s
40 births
- 1910s
1910s
206 births
- 1920s
1920s
211 births
- 1930s 122
1930s
122 births
- 1940s 58
1940s
58 births
- 1950s 71
1950s
71 births
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
- 2000s 75
2000s
75 births
- 2010s
2010s
380 births
- 2020s
2020s
383 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 383 births (23% of all-time use).
How Iver compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Iver's total volume
Iver vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Iver by state
Where Iver concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 140 | 8.3% |
| #2 | California | | 59 | 3.5% |
| #3 | North Dakota | | 17 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Texas | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Wisconsin | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Iowa | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | New York | | 5 | 0.3% |
Minnesota share of Iver's total US births 8.3%
Even split
140 of 1,687 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iver? ▼
Since 1884, Social Security records show 1,687 babies named Iver. Today it holds rank #2190 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 81 births.
When was Iver most popular? ▼
Iver was most popular in the 2020s decade with 383 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Iver most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Iver are Minnesota (140 births), California (59 births), North Dakota (17 births).
Is Iver a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Iver is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,687 births, and as a girl's name it has 102 births.
How long has the name Iver been used? ▼
Records for Iver go back to 1884, giving 142 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Iver? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Iverson, Ivey, Iven, Ivery, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Iver's data
- Minnesota records the most Ivers (140 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Iver
Nearby Names Like Iver
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iver
Iverson Boy
#1355 2,138 births
Ivey Boy
1,803 births
Iven Boy
#5679 1,134 births
Ivery Boy
797 births
Ives Boy
#12517 89 births
Compare Iver side by side: Iver vs Iverson Iver vs Ivey Iver vs Iven
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1884–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Iver: #2190 Unisex Name - 1,687 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iver. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Iver draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.