Eivor
A gender-neutral Scandinavian name meaning "life giver" or "ancestor".
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Eivor. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Eivor today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eivor births was 2023 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eivor. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Eivor with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eivor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
2023
21 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,479
Tracked since 2021
Gender
Gender distribution for Eivor
Eivor is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 56 total registrations, 43 (76.8%) were male and 13 (23.2%) were female.
Eivor as a male name
- Ranked #8,479 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (16 births)
Eivor as a female name
- Ranked #15,829 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2022 (8 births)
Popularity
Eivor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eivor by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eivor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 43 | 13 | 56 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eivor
The name Eivor is of Old Norse origin, originating from the Viking age (793-1066 AD). It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse words "eið" meaning "oath" and "vör" meaning "protection" or "defender". The name was predominantly found in Scandinavia, particularly in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eivor can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of narratives that depict the Viking era. The Laxdæla Saga, written in the 13th century, mentions an Eivor who lived in Iceland during the 10th century.
In the field of Norse mythology, Eivor was the name of a Valkyrie, a female figure associated with choosing those who would be slain in battle and escorting them to Valhalla, the great hall of the fallen warriors. This connection to Norse mythology may have contributed to the name's popularity among the Vikings.
One of the most notable figures in history bearing the name Eivor was Eivor of Borgundarhólm, a powerful chieftain who lived in Norway during the 11th century. He played a significant role in the conversion of Norway to Christianity and was known for his diplomatic skills in navigating the transition from paganism to the new faith.
Another notable Eivor was Eivor Havladóttir (c. 985-1050), an Icelandic noblewoman and chieftain. She was a prominent figure in the Laxdæla Saga and is remembered for her leadership and involvement in the conflicts between rival clans in Iceland during the Viking age.
In the 13th century, Eivor Øyvindsdatter (c. 1210-1285) was a Norwegian landowner and chieftain. She played a crucial role in the management of her family's estates and was known for her business acumen and negotiation skills.
Eivor Andvaradóttir (c. 1300-1360) was an Icelandic noblewoman and landowner who lived during the late medieval period. She was respected for her wisdom and is mentioned in several Icelandic sagas as a prominent figure in her community.
Eivor Sigvaldadóttir (c. 1350-1420) was a Norwegian chieftain and landowner who lived during the late Middle Ages. She was renowned for her leadership abilities and her involvement in local politics and governance.
People
Eivor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eivor as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eivor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eivor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eivor going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Eivor a common name?
We classify Eivor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eivor most popular?
The single biggest year for Eivor was 2023, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eivor is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eivor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eivor a male name?
Yes, 76.8% of people registered as Eivor in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eivor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eivor in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eivor can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Eivor?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Eivor, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.