Is Iverson a boy's or girl's name?

Iverson is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 93 recorded births.

When was Iverson most popular?

Iverson reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 140 births that year. It is currently ranked #1352 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Iverson?

Iverson is currently ranked #1352 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,008 babies since 1891.

Iverson

An uncommon Scandinavian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsScandinavianRising fast Also a pet name

#1352▲ 55in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Iverson is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scandinavian origin, an anglicized surname meaning 'son of Iver,' where Iver is a Norse name related to the bow warrior. In America, the name surged in use following NBA legend Allen Iverson, who dominated basketball in the late 1990s and 2000s.

Parents who grew up watching Iverson cross defenders and drain mid-range jumpers brought that admiration into the delivery room. It's a tribute name with serious swagger — strong, modern, and carrying a legacy of resilience.

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Popularity Over Time

Iverson climbed 567 spots in the last 20 years — from #1919 to #1352.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Iverson
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	570	#1551	▲
2010s	494	#2883	▼
2000s	577	#2205	▲
1990s	62	#6638	▲
1980s	5	#8403	▼
1970s	20	#4951	—
1960s	20	#3591	▼
1950s	33	#3187	▼
1940s	45	#3117	▲
1930s	17	#3679	▼
1920s	85	#3311	▲
1910s	69	#2548	▲
1890s	11	#1035	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(70 years, 1891–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Iverson
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	140	#1352	+10 (7.7%)
2023	130	#1407	+16 (14.0%)
2022	114	#1560	+22 (23.9%)
2021	92	#1754	-2 (-2.1%)
2020	94	#1681	+16 (20.5%)
2019	78	#1906	+1 (1.3%)
2018	77	#1928	-2 (-2.5%)
2017	79	#1863	+15 (23.4%)
2016	64	#2151	+18 (39.1%)
2015	46	#2657	+14 (43.8%)
2014	32	#3410	+3 (10.3%)
2013	29	#3611	0
2012	29	#3648	+9 (45.0%)
2011	20	#4726	-20 (-50.0%)
2010	40	#2928	-3 (-7.0%)
2009	43	#2816	+1 (2.4%)
2008	42	#2851	-3 (-6.7%)
2007	45	#2701	-17 (-27.4%)
2006	62	#2115	+10 (19.2%)
2005	52	#2279	-12 (-18.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Iverson as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Iverson has also been given to 93 girls in the U.S. since 2008.

#10568

Current rank

Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Iverson be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Iverson is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1352. As a girl's name, it ranks #10568.

Iverson has two lives

Iverson, the baby name

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Iverson, the pet name

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2 pets

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1891–2024) · Methodology