Iverson - A very unique male name
Iverson at a glance
Iverson is ranked #1677 among boy baby names in 2025, with 52 births in 2025. It peaked in 2024 at #1501 and first appeared on the charts in 1916.
- Rank in 2025
- #1677
- Births in 2025
- 52
- Peak year
- 2024 (#1501)
- First appeared
- 1916
- Trend
- #1959 in 2020 → #1677 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 28,198 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.1/5 (24 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 28,198 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Iverson peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1501.
Famous with this name
Allen Iverson
Lucas Iverson
Bette Iverson
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Iverson is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Iverson is currently topping the baby name charts in Arkansas at position #591 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,905.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 Iverson is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Iverson origin and meaning
Scandinavian — transferred surname
A patronymic surname: 'son of Iver,' Iver being a Scandinavian form of Ivar, from Old Norse elements for 'yew, bow' and 'warrior'
Iverson began as a Scandinavian patronymic surname and appears as a given name in US data as early as 1916, long before its current surname-style vogue. Its recent peak, in 2024, follows the modern fashion for surnames as first names. Basketball star Allen Iverson carries it as a surname; he is not the source of the given name, which predates him by generations.
Attested etymology
Iverson is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Iverson, pop culture references for the name Iverson and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Iverson
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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)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1677 |
| 2024 | 1501 |
| 2023 | 1663 |
| 2022 | 2241 |
| 2021 | 2101 |
| 2020 | 1959 |
| 2019 | 2086 |
| 2018 | 2112 |
| 2017 | 1896 |
| 2016 | 3357 |
| 2015 | 2311 |
| 2014 | 3399 |
| 2013 | 3979 |
| 2010 | 2862 |
| 2009 | 2694 |
| 2008 | 3634 |
| 2007 | 3623 |
| 2006 | 2495 |
| 2005 | 2230 |
| 2004 | 2145 |
| 2003 | 1733 |
| 2002 | 1810 |
| 2001 | 1638 |
| 2000 | 2928 |
| 1924 | 1900 |
| 1916 | 1663 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 591 |
| Minnesota | 859 |
| Florida | 1223 |
| Illinois | 1368 |
| Texas | 1375 |
| New York | 1865 |
| California | 1905 |
Even more about Iverson
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 Iverson 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 Iverson?
3 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.Pronunciation
EYE-ver-son · /ˈaɪvərsən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Iversen — The Scandinavian surname spelling with -sen.
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
Surname
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Iverson for surname style with Scandinavian bones and a sporty ring.
Worth knowing
- Many people will assume it is an Allen Iverson tribute, though the given name long predates him.
