Iverson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
Iverson means 'archer' or 'bow warrior' and is of Scottish origin.
Meaning of the Name Iverson
Iverson is a surname of Scottish origin. It is derived from the combination of the Gaelic 'Íomhair' meaning 'archer' or 'bow warrior' and the Old Norse 'son' meaning 'son of'. The name has strong ties to the sport of basketball as it became popularized by former NBA player Allen Iverson. It is a unique and modern name with a strong and powerful meaning.
Popularity of the Name Iverson
The popularity for the name Iverson peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 112 births, which ranked number 3,374 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Iverson had the most female births in 2022 with 19, which ranked number 6,184 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 112, which ranked number 1,566 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Iverson has increased sharply over the last ten years from 29 births to 131 births, an increase of 351.72%. Among males, Iverson has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 112 births, an increase of 286.21%.
Nationwide Popularity of Iverson
- 20 Year Trend of Iverson: 59.76%
- 10 Year Trend of Iverson: 351.72%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Iverson: 286.21%
Popularity of Iverson by State
For males, Iverson was most popular in Southwestern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 11 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Iverson. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | 1738 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 11 | 1560 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Iverson
- Total Births of Iverson: 152 (16.28%)
- Male Births of Iverson: 128 (14.47%)
Given the upward trend of Iverson over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 16.28% increase in total births, for a total of 152 births in 2024. Male births for Iverson have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 128 male births in 2024, an increase of 14.47%.