Ivy

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Ivy is derived from the climbing evergreen plant, symbolizing fidelity, eternity, and strong attachment in ancient cultures. The name has Old English origins and carries botanical charm with a timeless, nature-inspired appeal.

Current Popularity

#39 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #38, likely #33 to #43

↗Rising fast

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,105. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 1,217
  • 2012: 1,699
  • 2013: 2,101
  • 2014: 2,292
  • 2015: 2,507
  • 2016: 2,824
  • 2017: 2,783
  • 2018: 3,287
  • 2019: 3,692
  • 2020: 3,842
  • 2021: 4,396
  • 2022: 4,814
  • 2023: 5,060
  • 2024: 5,343
  • 2025: 5,117
  • 2026 (projected): 5,105

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Ives, Vee, Iva
  • •Simple three-letter spelling makes it easy to write and remember
  • •Works well across different languages and cultures
  • •Strong association with prestigious Ivy League universities
  • •The plant symbolism gives it enduring natural elegance

Famous People

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Ivy Compton-Burnett

English novelist

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Ivy Baker Priest

U.S. Treasurer

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Ivy Levan

American singer-songwriter

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Ivy Queen

Puerto Rican reggaeton artist

Statistics

82,713

Total births since 1880

2024

Peak year

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