Iven
- Pronunciation
- [I-ven]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Little Archer
- Origin
- French
Iven Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,124 baby boys have been named Iven. The name peaked in 2006 with 26 US births that year (rank #3829). In 2024, ranked #5739 nationally — 1,910 places below its 2006 peak.
Top States for Iven
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Iven births are: California (54).
Other French-Origin Names Like Iven
If you like Iven's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
4-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Iven's exact length and starting letter: Iago, Iain, Idal, Idas, Iden.
Quick Facts About Iven
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivon | Archer's Bow. | Male | English |
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Compare Iven to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Iven against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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