Ivar

Ivar - A very unique male name

Ivar appeared on the charts for the first time in 1934 on position #1612. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ivar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ivar? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ivar. The baby boy name Ivar was given to 65 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1532 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 22,558 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ivar peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1532.

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Ivar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ivar is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #807 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,356.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ivar is where you live.

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Ivar origin and meaning

Old Norse

From Old Norse Ívarr, combining yew / bow and warrior — 'archer, bow-warrior'

Ivar is a Scandinavian name of Viking Age fame, borne by Ivar the Boneless. It has appeared only sporadically in U.S. data since 1934 and reached a new peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

Ivar is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ivar, pop culture references for the name Ivar and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ivar

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ivar, sorted by popularity.

Ivory / Iver / Ivery / Ivor /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ivar

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ivar a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ivar?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EE-vahr · /ˈiː.vɑːr/
English speakers also say EYE-vur

Around the world

• Ivar (Norwegian) — Used as-is in Norwegian
• Ivar (Swedish) — Used as-is in Swedish

Famous bearers

• Ivar the Boneless — Viking leader, son of Ragnar Lodbrok (9th century) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Ivar for a compact, distinctly Scandinavian name with Viking history.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation splits between EE-vahr and EYE-vur