Iver

Iver - A very unique male name

Iver appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #1045. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Iver and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Iver? 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 Iver. The baby boy name Iver was given to 14 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2779 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 104,735 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Iver peaked in popularity 110 years ago in 1916 on position 934.

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Iver is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Iver is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #605 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,311.

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 Iver is where you live.

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Iver origin and meaning

Old Norse

A Scandinavian form of Ivar — from Old Norse Ivarr, whose elements are disputed, often read as 'yew / bow warrior' or 'archer'

Iver is the Norwegian and Danish form of Ivar, a Viking-age name carried by kings and saints in Scandinavia. In the US it was a faint immigrant name in the 1910s and has returned recently, peaking in 2023 as part of the taste for short Norse names.

Origin uncertain

Iver is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Iver

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

Ivory / Ivar / 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 Iver

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 Iver 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 Iver?

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-ver · /ˈiːvər/
Scandinavian speakers say EE-ver; English speakers often say EYE-ver, like Ivor.

Around the world

• Iver (Norwegian) — Used as-is in Norway
• Ívarr (Old Norse) — The Old Norse ancestor form

Spellings and nicknames

• Ivar — The better-known Scandinavian spelling
• Ivor — The Welsh and English cognate form

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A minimal, distinctly Scandinavian name that feels fresh beside Ivor and Ivan.

Worth knowing

• The EE-ver / EYE-ver split means correcting pronunciation regularly in English.