Find out how popular the first name Ivaan has been for the last 22 years (from 2003 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ivaan by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Ivaan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 205 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ivaan.

The history of the first name Ivaan

The name Ivaan originates from the Russian language, derived from the Greek name Ioannes, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." It is a variant spelling of the more common Ivan or Iván. The name has been in use for centuries in Russia and other Slavic countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ivaan can be found in the Russian Primary Chronicle, a historical text dating back to the 12th century. The chronicle mentions an Ivaan, a nobleman who served as a military commander under Prince Vladimir the Great in the late 10th century.

In the 14th century, Ivaan III, also known as Ivaan the Great, was the Grand Prince of Moscow from 1462 to 1505. He played a crucial role in consolidating the power of the Grand Duchy of Moscow and laying the foundations for the future Russian state.

Another notable historical figure with the name Ivaan was Ivaan IV, known as Ivaan the Terrible, who ruled as the Tsar of Russia from 1547 to 1584. His reign was marked by both territorial expansion and brutal oppression, casting a long shadow over Russian history.

In the 18th century, Ivaan VI became Emperor of Russia as an infant in 1740, but his reign was short-lived, and he was deposed and imprisoned by Elizabeth Petrovna in 1741.

Ivaan Turgenev, born in 1818 and died in 1883, was a renowned Russian novelist and playwright, celebrated for his realistic portrayal of Russian society and his influence on the development of the Russian literary tradition.

These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Ivaan, illustrating its long-standing presence and significance in Russian and Slavic cultures.

Data source

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