Iveliz
A feminine given name of Spanish origin meaning "life".
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the first name Iveliz. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Iveliz today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Iveliz births was 1976 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Iveliz. 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.
People living today
138
~ 1 in 2,483,727 Americans
Peak year
1976
14 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2011 SSA rank
#15,563
Tracked since 1968
Census
Iveliz in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 187 people with the first name Iveliz, which placed it at #40,012 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#40,012
National first-name rank
People counted
187
187 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
93.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Iveliz
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Iveliz is Hispanic at 93.6%. The next largest groups are White (3.2%) and Black (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Iveliz described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Iveliz at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.6% · 175
- White3.2% · 6
- Black or African American1.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Popularity
Iveliz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Iveliz from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 49 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iveliz 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 Iveliz 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 Iveliz
Iveliz is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the combination of the Hebrew name Eve and the Spanish word "luz," meaning "light." It is a relatively modern name, emerging in the late 20th century, primarily in Spanish-speaking countries and communities.
The name Eve is rooted in the biblical tradition, originating from the Hebrew name "Chavvah," which means "life-giver." In the Book of Genesis, Eve is the first woman created by God and the wife of Adam. Her name symbolizes the beginning of human life and the essence of womanhood. By combining Eve with "luz," the name Iveliz takes on a deeper meaning, representing a life-giving light or a radiant source of life.
While there are no ancient texts or historical records specifically mentioning the name Iveliz, its components have a rich history. The name Eve has been used across various cultures and religions, appearing in numerous literary works and religious texts throughout the centuries. The Spanish word "luz" has its roots in the Latin word "lux," which also means light, and has been a part of the Spanish language for centuries.
Some notable women who have borne the name Iveliz include:
1. Iveliz Orellano (born 1985), a Puerto Rican model and actress known for her work in television and films.
2. Iveliz Casado (born 1988), a Puerto Rican professional boxer who has competed in the lightweight division.
3. Iveliz Almánzar Núñez (born 1979), a Dominican-American writer and educator known for her contributions to Latinx literature.
4. Iveliz Martínez (born 1978), a Puerto Rican politician and lawyer who has served in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives.
5. Iveliz Carrión (born 1990), a Puerto Rican volleyball player who has represented her country in international competitions.
While the name Iveliz is relatively new and lacks a deep historical lineage, its components carry rich symbolism and meaning, representing life, light, and the essence of womanhood. Its modern emergence reflects the diversity and creativity of modern naming practices, drawing inspiration from various cultural and linguistic sources.
People
Iveliz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Iveliz 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
Iveliz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Iveliz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 138 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Iveliz 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 2,483,727 US residents.
Is Iveliz a common name?
We classify Iveliz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 147 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Iveliz most popular?
The single biggest year for Iveliz was 1976, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Iveliz is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Iveliz in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 187 people with the name Iveliz, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,012 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Iveliz in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Iveliz?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Iveliz appears almost entirely female. Of the 181 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Iveliz?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Iveliz is Hispanic at 93.6%. The next largest groups are White (3.2%) and Black (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Iveliz most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Iveliz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (175 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Iveliz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Iveliz a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Iveliz 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 Iveliz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Iveliz 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 Iveliz 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.
How common is the name Iveliz?
See how many Americans are named Iveliz on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.