Ivanell
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of Ivan and Nell.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Ivanell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ivanell today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ivanell births was 1921 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ivanell. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Ivanell is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ivanells were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ivanell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1921
10 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1948 SSA rank
#4,897
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Ivanell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ivanell from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 47 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Ivanell remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ivanell 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 Ivanell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ivanell
The given name Ivanell is believed to be of English origin, derived from the combination of the masculine name Ivan and the feminine suffix -ell. The name Ivan itself is a Slavic variant of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
The earliest recorded usage of the name Ivanell can be traced back to the late 19th century in parts of the United States, particularly in the southern states. It gained popularity during this time period as a feminine alternative to the more traditional Ivan.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Ivanell was Ivanell Caudle (1893-1972), an American author and journalist who wrote for several publications in the early 20th century. She was born in Arkansas and is best known for her works on southern literature and culture.
Another notable figure with the name Ivanell was Ivanell Davis (1922-2015), an American businesswoman and philanthropist from Texas. She co-founded the Davis Petroleum Corporation and was actively involved in various charitable organizations throughout her life.
In the literary world, Ivanell Blain (1928-2007) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works often explored themes of family, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. She was born in North Carolina and published several acclaimed novels, including "The Stalking Sun" and "The Haunting of Harris House."
The name Ivanell also found its way into the realm of sports. Ivanell Wilford (1917-1998) was an American professional baseball player who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s and 1950s. She was a talented pitcher and helped popularize women's baseball during that era.
Lastly, Ivanell Evelyn Kooyman (1914-2003) was a prominent Australian artist and sculptor. She was born in Melbourne and is known for her intricate wood carvings and sculptures, many of which are displayed in galleries and museums across Australia.
While the name Ivanell may not have been as widely used as some other names, it has left its mark throughout history, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields, from literature and journalism to business, sports, and the arts.
People
Ivanell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ivanell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ivanell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ivanell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ivanell 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Ivanell a common name?
We classify Ivanell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ivanell most popular?
The single biggest year for Ivanell was 1921, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ivanell is about 87 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 Ivanell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ivanell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ivanell in the SSA data are female. 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 Ivanell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ivanell 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 Ivanell 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 are called Ivanell?
Find out how many people have the name Ivanell on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.