Iverson Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Iverson is a Scottish name derived from the Old Norse name Ivor, meaning 'bow warrior' or 'archer'. It evolved from the patronymic surname Iverson to a given name and has seen increased popularity in the United States since the late 19th century. The name conveys traits of strength and creativity, and it has no biblical relevance.
The name Iverson is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South 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, Iverson has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling 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, 'Iverson' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2802nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3882nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4051st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7683rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10966th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2520th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1899th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11914th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Iverson' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Iverson"
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪvərsən/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Iverson is derived from the surname Iverson, which is a patronymic form of the given name Ivor, meaning 'bow warrior' or 'archer'. The name Ivor has Old Norse roots.
Meaning
archer, bow warrior
Language Evolution
Ivor, Iverson
Historical Usage
The name Iverson gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a surname before transitioning into a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Ivers, Ivor, Iversen
Modern Popularity & Image
Iverson is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Allen Iverson, Iverson Molinar
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Iverson"
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 "Iverson"
"Iverson" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2802nd of 7545 | 139 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3882nd of 6773 | 62 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4051st of 7552 | 68 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7683rd of 10718 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10966th of 16616 | 25 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2520th of 24088 | 708 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1899th of 23106 | 975 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11914th of 30306 | 88 |
Regional Popularity of "Iverson" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
84.53% 2000th/2366 |
- |
| 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) |
- |
38.11% 1968th/5164 |
37.24% 2723rd/7313 |
34.17% 2550th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
58.13% 2316th/3984 |
50.52% 2267th/4487 |
28.01% 1911th/6822 |
32.44% 2036th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Iverson" 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 "Iverson"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Iverson" 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.