Ivanshi
Derived from Russian name Ivan, meaning "God is gracious".
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Ivanshi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ivanshi today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ivanshi births was 2024 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ivanshi. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ivanshi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
2024
10 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,805
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Ivanshi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ivanshi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 18 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ivanshi 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 Ivanshi 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 Ivanshi
The name Ivanshi is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period (c. 1500 BCE - c. 500 BCE). The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ivan," which means "earth" or "soil," and the suffix "shi," which denotes a sense of respect or reverence.
In Hindu mythology, the earth goddess Prithvi is often referred to as "Ivanshi," symbolizing the fertile and nurturing aspects of the land. This association suggests that the name Ivanshi may have been used to honor individuals with a deep connection to the earth or those who worked in agriculture or related fields.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ivanshi can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Upanishads, which date back to around the 8th century BCE. In these texts, the name is mentioned in reference to a wise sage or teacher who imparted knowledge about the natural world and the importance of respecting the earth.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ivanshi. One such figure was Ivanshi Devi (c. 1150 - c. 1220), a renowned poet and philosopher from the Nath tradition in medieval India. Her works explored themes of spirituality, nature, and the human experience, and she is often credited with influencing the development of Hindu mysticism.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Ivanshi Chandra (1870 - 1938), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British rule. He was a vocal advocate for women's rights and worked tirelessly to promote education and uplift marginalized communities.
In the realm of literature, Ivanshi Gupta (1920 - 1995) was a celebrated novelist and short story writer from India, known for her poignant exploration of human relationships and societal issues. Her works were widely acclaimed and earned her numerous literary awards during her lifetime.
Ivanshi Kumari (1935 - 2018) was a renowned classical dancer and choreographer from India, renowned for her mastery of the Bharatanatyam dance form. She was the recipient of several prestigious honors, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, for her contributions to the arts.
Finally, Ivanshi Sharma (1950 - present) is a contemporary Indian environmentalist and activist who has dedicated her life to promoting sustainable living practices and preserving the natural heritage of her country. Her efforts have been recognized globally, and she has received numerous accolades for her work in raising awareness about environmental issues.
People
Ivanshi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ivanshi 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
Ivanshi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ivanshi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ivanshi 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Ivanshi a common name?
We classify Ivanshi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ivanshi most popular?
The single biggest year for Ivanshi was 2024, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ivanshi is about 4 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 Ivanshi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ivanshi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ivanshi 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 Ivanshi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ivanshi 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 Ivanshi 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 share the name Ivanshi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.