Ivan Creasy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ivan Creasy — God is gracious
80K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ivan Creasy is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Ivan is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Ivan (Cyrillic: Иван) is a male given name of Slavic origin, related to a variant of the Greek name Iōánnēs (English: John), which in turn derives from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānnān), meaning "God is gracious". The name is strongly associated with Slavic countries and cultures. Ivan is a very common name in Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Belarus, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. It has also gained popularity in several Romance-speaking countries since the 20th century. The surname Creasy: Edward Shepherd Creasy (1812–1878), English historian George Creasy (1895–1972), Royal Navy officer Gerald Creasy (1897–1983), British colonial administrator Kenneth Creasy (1932–1992), American politician Robert Creasy (1939–2005), American computer scientist Rosalind Creasy (born 1939), American landscape designer and author Sara Creasy (born 1968), Australian author Stella Creasy (born 1977), British Labour Co-operative politician Marcus Creasy in the Man on Fire novel and sequels Christian Creasy in the 1987 Man on Fire film John Creasy in the 2004 Man on Fire film Creasey (surname) Creasy. Ivan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 80K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ivan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ivan

Meaning: God is gracious

Greek

Ivan (Cyrillic: Иван) is a male given name of Slavic origin, related to a variant of the Greek name Iōánnēs (English: John), which in turn derives from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānnān), meaning "God is gracious". The name is strongly associated with Slavic countries and cultures. Ivan is a very common name in Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Belarus, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. It has also gained popularity in several Romance-speaking countries since the 20th century.

Surname: Creasy

English

Edward Shepherd Creasy (1812–1878), English historian George Creasy (1895–1972), Royal Navy officer Gerald Creasy (1897–1983), British colonial administrator Kenneth Creasy (1932–1992), American politician Robert Creasy (1939–2005), American computer scientist Rosalind Creasy (born 1939), American landscape designer and author Sara Creasy (born 1968), Australian author Stella Creasy (born 1977), British Labour Co-operative politician Marcus Creasy in the Man on Fire novel and sequels Christian Creasy in the 1987 Man on Fire film John Creasy in the 2004 Man on Fire film Creasey (surname) Creasy.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ivan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ivan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ivan Creasy

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ivan Creasy:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ivan?
The first name Ivan originates from Greek. Ivan (Cyrillic: Иван) is a male given name of Slavic origin, related to a variant of the Greek name Iōánnēs (English: John), which in turn derives from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānnān), meaning "God is gracious". The name is strongly associated with Slavic countries and cultures. Ivan is a very common name in Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Belarus, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. It has also gained popularity in several Romance-speaking countries since the 20th century.
When was Ivan most popular?
The name Ivan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Creasy?
The surname Creasy originates from English. Edward Shepherd Creasy (1812–1878), English historian George Creasy (1895–1972), Royal Navy officer Gerald Creasy (1897–1983), British colonial administrator Kenneth Creasy (1932–1992), American politician Robert Creasy (1939–2005), American computer scientist Rosalind Creasy (born 1939), American landscape designer and author Sara Creasy (born 1968), Australian author Stella Creasy (born 1977), British Labour Co-operative politician Marcus Creasy in the Man on Fire novel and sequels Christian Creasy in the 1987 Man on Fire film John Creasy in the 2004 Man on Fire film Creasey (surname) Creasy.
What are the origins of the name Ivan Creasy?
The name Ivan Creasy combines two different traditions: the first name Ivan has Greek roots, while the surname Creasy originates from English.
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