Iver Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Iver is a name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'yew warrior'. The name evolved from Ívarr in Old Norse to its modern form in English. It is associated with strength and has a rich history, having gained popularity during the Viking Age. There is no biblical relevance. Notable figures with this name include Iver Novello and Iver Huitfeldt.
The name Iver is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Iver has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, 'Iver' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1406th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2458th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3194th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5688th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11418th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8033rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2475th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4467th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7165th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Iver' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Iver"
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪvər/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Iver is derived from the Old Norse name 'Ívarr', which is composed of the elements 'í' meaning 'yew' and 'varr' meaning 'warrior'.
Meaning
Yew warrior
Language Evolution
Ívarr (Old Norse), Ivar (Old Scandinavian), Ivor (Middle English), Iver (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Iver gained popularity in the Viking Age and has remained in use in various forms throughout Northern Europe, particularly in Scandinavia and the British Isles.
Variants & Derivatives
Ivar, Ivor, Ivorian
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Iver is regarded as a unique and traditional name, often associated with strength and heritage.
Famous People
Iver Novello (Welsh composer and actor), Iver Huitfeldt (Danish naval officer), Iver M. Koller (American politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Iver"
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 "Iver"
"Iver" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1406th of 7545 | 427 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2458th of 6773 | 175 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3194th of 7552 | 128 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5688th of 10718 | 49 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11418th of 16616 | 22 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8033rd of 24088 | 128 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2475th of 23106 | 644 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4467th of 9107 | 71 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7165th of 9204 | 16 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 26286th of 30306 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Iver" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
50.21% 711th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| 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) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
42.22% 1682nd/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
62.77% 4282nd/6822 |
41.17% 2584th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Iver" 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 "Iver"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Iver" 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.