What does Ivy mean?
Ivy is an English nature name from the climbing plant, a traditional emblem of fidelity and lasting attachment.
What does Ellie mean?
Ellie is an English short form of Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth, associated with “light.”
Ivy vs Ellie
Which is more popular?
Ellie is more popular than Ivy today: about 6,176 US babies were given the name Ellie in 2025, compared with 5,117 named Ivy.
| Ivy | Ellie | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Ivy plant; fidelity | Light |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | EYE-vee | EL-ee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2024 (5,343) | 2024 (6,317) |
| In 2025 | 5,117 | 6,176 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ivy
Ellie
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ivy | Ellie |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28,572 | 35,725 |
| 2010s | 23,492 | 43,240 |
| 2000s | 9,290 | 17,025 |
| 1990s | 5,119 | 3,559 |
| 1980s | 3,105 | 767 |
| 1970s | 2,573 | 567 |
| 1960s | 1,963 | 576 |
| 1950s | 2,510 | 542 |
| 1940s | 832 | 395 |
| 1930s | 791 | 441 |
| 1920s | 1,179 | 767 |
| 1910s | 1,314 | 781 |
| 1900s | 701 | 533 |
| 1890s | 764 | 453 |
| 1880s | 508 | 306 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ivy or Ellie more popular?
Ellie is more popular than Ivy today: about 6,176 US babies were given the name Ellie in 2025, compared with 5,117 named Ivy.
What is the difference between Ivy and Ellie?
Ivy means Ivy plant; fidelity (English origin), while Ellie means Light (English origin).
Which name is older, Ivy or Ellie?
In US records, Ivy first appears in 1880 and Ellie in 1880, so Ivy has the longer recorded history.