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UK boy's name

Ivin

A masculine name of possible Scottish origin, meaning unknown.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ivin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ivin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2022 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Ivin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ivin ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Ivin.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ivin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Ivin mean?

The name Ivin is believed to have originated from the Slavic languages, specifically from the Russian and Ukrainian regions. Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was derived from the Old Russian name "Ivan," which in turn came from the Greek name "Ioannes," meaning "God is gracious."

In ancient times, Ivin was a popular name among the Eastern Slavic people, particularly in the areas that now encompass modern-day Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. It was often associated with nobility and strength, as many notable figures in history bore this name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ivin can be found in the Russian Primary Chronicle, a medieval historical text written in the 12th century. The chronicle mentions an Ivin, a nobleman who served as a military commander during the reign of Prince Vladimir the Great in the late 10th century.

Throughout the centuries, several prominent individuals have carried the name Ivin. Among them was Ivin Kalita (1283-1340), a Grand Prince of Moscow who played a crucial role in consolidating the power of the Muscovite principality. Another notable bearer of the name was Ivin the Terrible (1530-1584), the first Tsar of Russia, whose reign was marked by both territorial expansion and brutal oppression.

In the realm of literature, Ivin Bunin (1870-1953) was a celebrated Russian writer and the first Russian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1933. His works, which often explored the themes of love and the changing social landscape of Russia, were highly influential in shaping the country's literary landscape.

In the 20th century, Ivin Pavlov (1849-1936), a renowned Russian physiologist, made significant contributions to the study of classical conditioning and earned the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1904 for his groundbreaking work on the digestive system.

Another notable figure bearing the name Ivin was Ivin Simonov (1915-1979), a Soviet writer and poet who served as a war correspondent during World War II. His powerful and poignant works, which captured the experiences of soldiers on the frontlines, earned him widespread recognition and acclaim.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ivin over time

The chart below shows babies named Ivin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ivin, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ivin
01223202220222023

Decades

Ivin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ivin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4890 6 2

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FAQ

Ivin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ivin in the UK right now?

In 2023, Ivin was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Ivin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Ivin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ivin?

A masculine name of possible Scottish origin, meaning unknown.

How many people are called Ivin in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Ivin across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.