How Many People Are Named Ivor?
Complete statistics for the name Ivor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ivor, a very rare male name, has only 415 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 795,273 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 68%, are over 60, showing how it's a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are seen as leaders, independent, and ambitious.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 72All 900 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: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ivor Through the Generations
Ivor has been around since 1918 when it peaked with 29 births, but its popularity has remained low overall. Today, there are 415 Ivors living in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that while it's a timeless name, it's not commonly chosen by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ivor's Welsh roots
📄 About the Name Ivor
How Many People Have the Name Ivor?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 415 people in the United States currently share the name Ivor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 795,273 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ivor a Common or Rare Name?
Ivor 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 Ivor in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ivor Most Popular?
The name Ivor reached peak popularity in 1918, with 29 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 Ivor?
Approximately 415 people named Ivor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 900. That works out to roughly 1 in 795,273 Americans.
Is Ivor a rare name?
Ivor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 795,273 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ivor mean?
The meaning and origin of Ivor are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Ivor more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ivor are male and 0% are female.
When was Ivor most popular?
Ivor peaked in 1918 with 29 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.