What does Ivy mean?
Ivy is an English nature name from the climbing plant, a traditional emblem of fidelity and lasting attachment.
What does Everly mean?
Everly is an English place name meaning “wild boar clearing.”
Ivy vs Everly
Which is more popular?
Ivy is more popular than Everly today: about 5,117 US babies were given the name Ivy in 2025, compared with 2,695 named Everly.
| Ivy | Everly | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Ivy plant; fidelity | Wild boar meadow |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | EYE-vee | EV-er-lee |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1944 |
| Peak year | 2024 (5,343) | 2019 (4,782) |
| In 2025 | 5,117 | 2,695 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ivy
Everly
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ivy | Everly |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28,572 | 21,822 |
| 2010s | 23,492 | 21,248 |
| 2000s | 9,290 | 256 |
| 1990s | 5,119 | 12 |
| 1980s | 3,105 | 26 |
| 1970s | 2,573 | 0 |
| 1960s | 1,963 | 5 |
| 1950s | 2,510 | 0 |
| 1940s | 832 | 5 |
| 1930s | 791 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,179 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,314 | 0 |
| 1900s | 701 | 0 |
| 1890s | 764 | 0 |
| 1880s | 508 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ivy or Everly more popular?
Ivy is more popular than Everly today: about 5,117 US babies were given the name Ivy in 2025, compared with 2,695 named Everly.
What is the difference between Ivy and Everly?
Ivy means Ivy plant; fidelity (English origin), while Everly means Wild boar meadow (English origin).
Which name is older, Ivy or Everly?
In US records, Ivy first appears in 1880 and Everly in 1944, so Ivy has the longer recorded history.