Ivon
Ivon was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1907, when it ranked 1445th; the most babies were born in 1990 (16). More babies were named Ivon in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Ivan) God is gracious (Slavic form of John) · Russian, Slavic, Hebrew
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- 20% girls, 80% boys2021–2025
- Peak year
- 199016 babies
- Total since 1880
- 1,736babies recorded
What does the name Ivon mean?
Ivon is a spelling of Ivan, pronounced the same way, so it shares Ivan's meaning and origin.
Ivan is the Russian and wider Slavic form of John. Wikipedia traces it through Greek Ioannes to Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious', and DMNES glosses the Hebrew 'graced by God'. Ivan is strongly associated with Russia, Ukraine and the Balkan countries. Wiktionary notes that English speakers say it EYE-vuhn, while the Slavic pronunciation is ee-VAHN, and that a rare Welsh Ivan is a variant of Evan.
Иван (Russian, “Ivan”)יוֹחָנָן (Biblical Hebrew, “Yochanan, God is gracious”)
How sure is this? Well established.
Related names: John, Evan, Iván, Ivana, Vanya, Juan.
See also: Hebrew names, names that mean God, names that mean grace.
Sources for this meaning
- Wiktionary, entry 'Ivan', Wiktionary (Wikimedia Foundation); facts restated, no text reused
- Wikipedia, 'Ivan', Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation); facts restated, no text reused
- Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, ed. S. L. Uckelman, Edition 2023 no. 1, s.v. 'John', Durham University / The DMNES Editors
Ivon popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (girls) | Rank (boys) | Babies (girls) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | #12,832 | — | 5 |
| 2010 | #10,038 | — | 11 | — |
| 2000 | #3,686 | #7,048 | 35 | 9 |
| 1990 | #5,139 | #3,681 | 18 | 16 |
| 1980 | #6,992 | #5,169 | 9 | 7 |
| 1970 | #7,400 | — | 6 | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | #3,001 | — | 7 |
| 1930 | #4,273 | — | 6 | — |
| 1920 | — | #4,617 | — | 5 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
How popular is Ivon, counting every spelling?
Ivon is a spelling of Ivan, a name family that ranked #158 for boys in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 2,477 boys in 2025.
| Spelling | Babies 2025 | Official rank | Babies 2021–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan | 2,240 | #163 | 11,638 |
| Ivaan | 215 | #1,030 | 1,003 |
| Iven | 10 | #7,883 | 80 |
| Ivin | 7 | #10,086 | 44 |
| Ivann | 5 | #12,763 | 31 |
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Ivon?
About 300 people born in the US named Ivon are alive today, with a median age of 34; half are between 20 and 50. That makes Ivon mostly worn by adults in their thirties to fifties.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Ivon by state
How common Ivon was among boys born in each state in 1988–1992, around its peak. In 50 states fewer than five boys a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Ivon: their share of US boys followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Ivon, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Ivon
What does Ivon mean?
Ivon is a spelling of Ivan, which means “God is gracious (Slavic form of John)” (Russian, Slavic, Hebrew origin). Certainty: well established.
How popular is the name Ivon?
Ivon was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1907, when it ranked 1445th; the most babies were born in 1990 (16). More babies were named Ivon in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Is Ivon a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, 20% girls, 80% boys given the name Ivon in the US.
Where was Ivon most popular?
In 1988–1992, Ivon was most common in California (0.00 per 1,000 boys).