Ivanka
A Russian/Slavic diminutive of Ivan meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 1,255 living Americans carry the first name Ivanka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ivanka today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ivanka births was 2017 (165 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ivanka. 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
- • Ivanka is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 273,111 Americans
Peak year
2017
165 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,512
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Ivanka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ivanka from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 705 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ivanka remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ivanka 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 Ivanka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ivankas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Ivanka, while Ohio, Arizona, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 66 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ivanka
The name Ivanka is a diminutive form of the Slavic name Ivana, which is a feminine variation of the name Ivan. Ivan is derived from the Greek name Ioannes, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name Ivanka likely originated in the Balkans region of Southeastern Europe during the Middle Ages.
Ivanka is a name with deep roots in Slavic cultures, particularly in countries like Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and the former Yugoslavia. It was a popular name among Slavic communities for centuries, often associated with nobility and aristocracy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ivanka can be found in the 14th century, when a Bosnian noblewoman named Ivanka Grđević was mentioned in historical records. Another notable Ivanka from that era was Ivanka Nemanić, a Serbian princess who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.
In the realm of literature, the name Ivanka appears in various works of Slavic folklore and traditional tales. For example, the character of Ivanka is featured in the Russian folk tale "The Frog Princess," where she is the daughter of a tsar.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Ivanka. One of the earliest was Ivanka Branković, a Serbian princess who lived in the 15th century and was known for her efforts in preserving Serbian culture and literature during the Ottoman occupation.
Another famous Ivanka was Ivanka Tkalec, a Croatian writer and feminist who lived from 1824 to 1898. She was a pioneer in advocating for women's rights and education in Croatia.
In the 20th century, Ivanka Klimpel-Semič was a renowned Slovenian painter and illustrator who lived from 1920 to 2021. Her works were widely celebrated and exhibited throughout Europe.
Ivanka Raspopović was a Serbian actress and theater director who lived from 1929 to 2015. She was a prominent figure in the Yugoslav and Serbian theater scene and received numerous awards for her contributions to the arts.
Ivanka Christova was a Bulgarian writer and activist who lived from 1941 to 2006. She was known for her works exploring themes of social justice, feminism, and human rights, and was a vocal critic of the communist regime in Bulgaria.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Ivanka throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and cultural significance across various Slavic regions and disciplines.
People
Ivanka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ivanka 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
Ivanka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ivanka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,255 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ivanka 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 273,111 US residents.
Is Ivanka a common name?
We classify Ivanka as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,265 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ivanka most popular?
The single biggest year for Ivanka was 2017, when 165 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ivanka is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ivanka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ivanka 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.
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.