Ivy
Ivy first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2024, when 5,343 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,117.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ivy popular?
Near its peak Ivy is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 28,572 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23,492 | |
| 2000s | 9,290 | |
| 1990s | 5,119 | |
| 1980s | 3,105 | |
| 1970s | 2,573 | |
| 1960s | 1,963 | |
| 1950s | 2,510 | |
| 1940s | 832 | |
| 1930s | 791 | |
| 1920s | 1,179 | |
| 1910s | 1,314 | |
| 1900s | 701 | |
| 1890s | 764 | |
| 1880s | 508 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ivy mean?
Ivy is an English nature name from the climbing plant, a traditional emblem of fidelity and lasting attachment.
Variants & spellings
- Ivie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivy mean?
Ivy means Ivy plant; fidelity. Ivy is an English nature name from the climbing plant, a traditional emblem of fidelity and lasting attachment.
What is the origin of the name Ivy?
Ivy is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Ivy?
Ivy is pronounced “EYE-vee.”
Is Ivy a boy or a girl name?
Ivy is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ivy a popular name right now?
Ivy is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Ivy?
In 2025, Ivy ranked #39 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ivy most popular?
Ivy was most popular in 2024, when about 5,343 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ivy?
Names similar to Ivy include Lily, Hazel, Willow, Rose.
What names go well with Ivy?
English names that pair well with Ivy include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.