How Many People Are Named Iva?

Complete statistics for the name Iva: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Iva
Very Rare
Czech

Iva, a very rare female name, stands out with just 1 in 38,803 Americans bearing it. That's around 8,505 people today. Interestingly, most folks named Iva are over 60, giving it an older-generation vibe.

~8,505
Living in US
1 in 38,803
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Czech
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Resilient Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

16,986
Worldwide Bearers
#6,509
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
2,016
🇸🇮 Slovenia
1,699
🇷🇸 Serbia
1,512
🇵🇹 Portugal
1,457
🇨🇦 Canada
1,154
🇫🇯 Fiji
719
🇦🇱 Albania
647
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
636
🇷🇺 Russia
636
🇩🇪 Germany
598

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
90 (1%)
♀ Female
8,415 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 99
1,977
Would be under 30 (5%)
1,468
Would be 30–60 (4%)
35,268
Would be over 60 (91%)

All 38,713 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Iva Through the Generations

Iva has seen its highest popularity in 1918 when 906 babies were given this name. Over time, the name has become increasingly associated with older generations, with 35,268 people over 60 compared to just 1,977 under 30. This trend suggests that while Iva remains a classic, old-school choice, it's also experiencing a resurgence among younger parents looking for timeless names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,240
Tennessee 1,602
Kentucky 1,446
Oklahoma 1,387
Ohio 1,182
Pennsylvania 1,139
Arkansas 1,104
Missouri 1,089
North Carolina 1,042
Michigan 938

⭐ Famous People Named Iva

Iva is a given name.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Iva

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Iva's Czech roots

📄 About the Name Iva

How Many People Have the Name Iva?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,505 people in the United States currently share the name Iva. That works out to roughly 1 in every 38,803 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Iva a Common or Rare Name?

Iva is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Iva in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Iva Most Popular?

The name Iva reached peak popularity in 1918, with 906 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Iva?

Approximately 8,505 people named Iva live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 38,713. That works out to roughly 1 in 38,803 Americans.

Is Iva a rare name?

Iva is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 38,803 Americans has this name.

What does the name Iva mean?

The meaning and origin of Iva are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Iva more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Iva are male and 99% are female.

When was Iva most popular?

Iva peaked in 1918 with 906 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,505
All-Time Births38,713
1 in X1 in 38,803
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1918
World Rank#6,509
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.