Ib
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: Hebrew (via Danish)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Denmark: #137
Total births: 67
History: Ib is a distinctively Danish short form of Jacob. The extreme abbreviation is characteristic of Danish naming traditions.
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Every number here comes directly from Denmark’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2023) | #50 |
| Babies named Ib in 2023 | 12 |
| Total recorded in Denmark | 67 |
| Peak year | 2023 (12 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #50 |
| Years in records | 1985–2023 (12 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Ib
What does the name Ib mean?
Ib means “Supplanter” from Hebrew (via Danish) roots.
What is the origin of the name Ib?
Ib has Hebrew (via Danish) origin. The traditional meaning is “Supplanter”.
How popular is Ib in Denmark?
Ib ranked #50 in Denmark in 2023 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Ib most popular?
Ib peaked in 2023 with 12 babies registered that year in Denmark.
Is Ib a boy or girl name?
Ib is predominantly a boys' name in Denmark — over 90% of Ibs in registered births are male.
How long has Ib been recorded in Denmark?
Ib appears in birth records in Denmark across 12 years — from 1985 through 2023.