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Ivars

EE-vahrs /iˈvɑrs/ Latvian

At a glance

In short
Ivars is a strong Latvian name with a powerful and resilient air. Its unique history and international appeal make it stand out.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1966 (#3,948)
Babies in 1966
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#2,449 in 1954
First recorded
1954

Meaning of Ivars

Ivars is a strong and distinctive name with Latvian origins. It is a masculine name that carries an air of power and resilience. The pronunciation of Ivars in Latvian is pronounced as EE-vahrs (/iˈvɑrs/). This unique name has also been recorded in the United States, with occurrences dating back to the 1950s. Although not extremely popular, Ivars has maintained a steady presence over the years, making it an uncommon yet meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that stands out. With its rich history and international appeal, Ivars holds associations with strength and individuality.

How to pronounce Ivars

Latvian

Popularity of Ivars in the U.S.

Ivars was last recorded in the U.S. in 1966, ranked #3,948 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,449 in 1954. It first appears in the records in 1954.

Bar and line chart: Ivars in the U.S., 1954–1966. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 11 in 1954 and 5 in 1966. Line: rank among boy names, peak #2,449 in 1954, #3,948 in 1966.
  • Boys named Ivars (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1954–1966. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1954⁠–⁠1966 4 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
196653,948back
196373,318back
195953,988back
1954112,449new

Notable people named Ivars

  • Ivars Grantins is a Latvian serial killer convicted of three murders in 2008 and sentenced to life imprisonment.
  • Ivars Godmanis is a Latvian politician who served twice as prime minister, becoming the first to lead Latvia after it regained independence from the Soviet Union.
  • Ivars Kalvins is a Latvian chemist best known for inventing meldonium, a prescription drug sold as Mildronate.
  • Ivars Punnenovs is a Latvian ice hockey goaltender for the SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers.
  • Ivars Edmunds Kalnins is a Latvian actor known for his roles in Latvian and Russian films and television shows.