Total births
1,156
Unisex name · since 1912
Ivon
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,156 babies named Ivon, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,156
- total births
- 1912–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Ivon is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,156 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Ivon recorded 1,156 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2022.
- 1,156 total births
- 1912–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,156 girls have been named Ivon since 1912, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,156
- total births
- 1912–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Ivon was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
51 babies were named Ivon in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Ivon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ivon's full recorded timeline at 1984, 75% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 25% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1912, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1997 peak of 51 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ivon at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Ivon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2022
- Peak year (1997)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Ivon popularity over time - boys
580 total births recorded since 1907 (Ivon as boys' name)
Ivon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ivon's strongest decade.
384 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Ivon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 39
1910s
39 births
- 1920s 41
1920s
41 births
- 1930s 21
1930s
21 births
- 1960s 38
1960s
38 births
- 1970s 97
1970s
97 births
- 1980s 130
1980s
130 births
- 1990s
1990s
384 births
- 2000s
2000s
344 births
- 2010s 56
2010s
56 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 384 births (33% of all-time use).
How Ivon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ivon's total volume
Ivon vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ivon by state
Where Ivon concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 348 | 30.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 99 | 8.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.5% |
California share of Ivon's total US births 30.1%
Even split
348 of 1,156 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ivon? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 1,156 babies named Ivon. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 51 births.
When was Ivon most popular? ▼
Ivon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 384 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Ivon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ivon are California (348 births), Texas (99 births), Illinois (12 births).
Is Ivon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ivon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,156 births, and as a boy's name it has 580 births.
How long has the name Ivon been used? ▼
Records for Ivon go back to 1912, giving 111 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Ivon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ivory, Ivonne, Ivori, Ivorie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ivon's data
- Ivon's decade-level peak was the 1990s (384 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Ivons (348 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Ivon
Nearby Names Like Ivon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ivon
Ivory Girl
#407 14,546 births
Ivonne Girl
#4046 6,127 births
Ivori Girl
#4063 601 births
Ivorie Girl
#6747 477 births
Ivone Girl
421 births
Compare Ivon side by side: Ivon vs Ivory Ivon vs Ivonne Ivon vs Ivori
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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, 1912–2022 (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. "Ivon: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,156 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ivon. 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 Ivon 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.