Iverly
A feminine name possibly derived from the name Ivy, embodying grace and strength.
Name Census estimates that about 19 living Americans carry the first name Iverly. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Iverly today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Iverly births was 2021 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Iverly. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Iverly. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
19
~ 1 in 18,039,702 Americans
Peak year
2021
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,119
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Iverly: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Iverly 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 Iverly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 19 | 19 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Iverly
The name Iverly is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history and origins that span across different cultures and time periods. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Germanic languages, where it is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic word "Ibr," meaning "strong" or "powerful." This ancient word eventually evolved into the Old Norse name "Ivar," which was popular among the Vikings.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Iverly emerged as a variation of Ivar, particularly in the regions of modern-day Scandinavia, Germany, and the Low Countries. During this time, the name was often associated with warriors and people of high social status, reflecting the strength and valor that its meaning conveyed.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iverly can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of Norse literature dating back to the 13th century. In these sagas, the name is mentioned in connection with several notable figures, including Iverly the Wise, a renowned Viking chieftain known for his strategic brilliance and leadership skills.
As the name spread throughout Europe, it underwent various transformations and adaptations, resulting in different spellings and forms. In the 14th century, the name Iverly was recorded in the chronicles of the Teutonic Knights, a Germanic Catholic military order active in the Baltic region. One notable figure from this period was Iverly von Hohenzollern, a prominent knight renowned for his bravery and valor on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, the name Iverly gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes in various European countries. One notable bearer of this name was Iverly Montague, an English courtier and favorite of King Henry VIII, born in 1490. Montague was celebrated for his wit, charm, and diplomatic skills, and played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of Tudor England.
In the 17th century, the name Iverly found its way to the New World, carried by European settlers and immigrants. One such individual was Iverly Winslow, born in 1609, who was among the early Puritan settlers of Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts. Winslow's legacy as a respected leader and diplomat among the Native American tribes continues to be celebrated in American history.
As time passed, the name Iverly became more widely adopted across various cultures and regions, with notable bearers emerging in different fields and professions. One such figure was Iverly Curie, a French physicist and chemist born in 1867, who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
These are just a few examples of the rich and diverse history associated with the name Iverly, a name that has endured through the ages and continues to captivate with its unique blend of strength, power, and cultural significance.
People
Iverly + last name combinations
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FAQ
Iverly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Iverly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 19 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Iverly 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 18,039,702 US residents.
Is Iverly a common name?
We classify Iverly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Iverly most popular?
The single biggest year for Iverly was 2021, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Iverly is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Iverly in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Iverly a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Iverly 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 Iverly still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Iverly 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 Iverly 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Iverly?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Iverly on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.