What does Ivy mean?
Ivy is an English nature name from the climbing plant, a traditional emblem of fidelity and lasting attachment.
What does Kinsley mean?
Kinsley is an English place name meaning “king’s meadow.”
Ivy vs Kinsley
Which is more popular?
Ivy is more popular than Kinsley today: about 5,117 US babies were given the name Ivy in 2025, compared with 2,671 named Kinsley.
| Ivy | Kinsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Ivy plant; fidelity | King’s meadow |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | EYE-vee | KINZ-lee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1978 |
| Peak year | 2024 (5,343) | 2017 (4,053) |
| In 2025 | 5,117 | 2,671 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ivy
Kinsley
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ivy | Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28,572 | 20,182 |
| 2010s | 23,492 | 26,306 |
| 2000s | 9,290 | 2,985 |
| 1990s | 5,119 | 425 |
| 1980s | 3,105 | 110 |
| 1970s | 2,573 | 8 |
| 1960s | 1,963 | 0 |
| 1950s | 2,510 | 0 |
| 1940s | 832 | 0 |
| 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 Kinsley more popular?
Ivy is more popular than Kinsley today: about 5,117 US babies were given the name Ivy in 2025, compared with 2,671 named Kinsley.
What is the difference between Ivy and Kinsley?
Ivy means Ivy plant; fidelity (English origin), while Kinsley means King’s meadow (English origin).
Which name is older, Ivy or Kinsley?
In US records, Ivy first appears in 1880 and Kinsley in 1978, so Ivy has the longer recorded history.