The name Ivan has been used for three tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean, one in the West Pacific Ocean, one in the South-West Indian Ocean, and one in the Australian region.
In the Atlantic: Hurricane Ivan (1980) – Category 2 hurricane that looped over the north-central Atlantic. Hurricane Ivan (1998) – Category 1 hurricane that stayed well out to sea. Hurricane Ivan (2004) – Category 5 hurricane, struck the Windward Islands, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Alabama and Texas.
The name Ivan was retired after the 2004 season and replaced by Igor.
In the West Pacific: Typhoon Ivan (1997) (T9723, 27W, Narsing) – Category 5 super typhoon, struck the Philippines.
In the South-West Indian: Cyclone Ivan (2008) – made landfall on Madagascar, killing 93.
In the Australian region: Cyclone Ivan (1979) – remained over the open ocean.
See also Tropical Storm Iman (2021) – a South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone with a similar name.