Boy · #1,296 in 2026

Iverson

Name: Popularity of the name Iverson in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Iverson, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,296

Peak Rank

#841 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+62%

2008

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#6222

Peak Rank

115

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Iverson

Iverson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1891, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 151 Iversons were born — ranking #1,296 that year. As of 2026, Iverson ranks #1,296 for baby boys with 151 births, rising sharply (+62% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Iversons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Iverson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Iverson is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Everson
Iversen
Overson
Ireson
Overseen
Iresine
Arson
Aversion
Arsen
Orson
Eversion
Evren

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iverson

What does the name Iverson mean?

Iverson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1891. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Iverson in 2026?

In 2026, Iverson ranks #1,296 among boys' names in the U.S., with 151 babies given the name that year.

When was Iverson most popular?

Iverson reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #841 that year with 151 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Iverson most popular?

Iverson has historically been most popular in U.S. Territories, Puerto Rico, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Iverson.

Is Iverson a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Iverson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Iverson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iverson include Job, Kordell, Ayan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Iverson

Iverson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1891 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Iverson's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #841. Use the chart and map above to compare Iverson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.