Ivar Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ivar originates from Old Norse, meaning 'yew warrior'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Ívarr and Ivarr, maintaining its strong connotations of battle and nature. While it has no biblical relevance, Ivar has been a prominent name in Scandinavian history, particularly during the Viking Age. Today, it is viewed as a traditional and culturally rich name, with notable figures enhancing its legacy.
The name Ivar is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ivar has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ivar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2302nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2837th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3786th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5385th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11350th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2168th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ivar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ivar"
Pronunciation
/ˈiːvɑːr/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Ivar derives from the Old Norse name 'Ívarr', which is composed of the elements 'í' meaning 'yew' and 'arr' meaning 'warrior' or 'army'.
Meaning
yew warrior
Language Evolution
Ívarr (Old Norse), Ivarr (Old English), Ivar (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Ivar gained popularity in Scandinavia during the Viking Age and has remained in use in various forms throughout the centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Ivor, Yvor, Ivarr
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Ivar is perceived as strong and traditional, often associated with Viking heritage and Scandinavian culture.
Famous People
Ivar the Boneless, a legendary Viking leader, Ivar Asheim, a prominent Norwegian philosopher
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ivar"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ivar"
"Ivar" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2302nd of 7545 | 202 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2837th of 6773 | 131 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3786th of 7552 | 82 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5385th of 10718 | 56 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11350th of 24088 | 65 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2168th of 23106 | 783 |
Regional Popularity of "Ivar" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.33% 2005th/3984 |
54.00% 2423rd/4487 |
34.30% 2340th/6822 |
31.74% 1992nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ivar" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ivar"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ivar" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.