Ivey Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ivey is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ivey?
Ivey is spelled I-V-E-Y. The name has 4 letters.
Ivey at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Ivey is associated with the ivy plant, a climbing evergreen vine.
- Origin
- Ivey is commonly linked to the English word “ivy,” which denotes the climbing plant.
- Pronunciation
- IH-vee · 2 syllables
Ivey Popularity in 2025
Rank#925
Recorded Births282
- Girls usage fell 138 places to #925 and recorded 76 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ivey Mean?
Ivey is associated with the ivy plant, a climbing evergreen vine.
Origin: Ivey is commonly linked to the English word “ivy,” which denotes the climbing plant.
How Do You Pronounce Ivey?
PronunciationIH-vee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ivey?
- History
- Ivey has been used as a personal name in English-speaking contexts, though detailed historical records are limited.
Ivey Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 282 | #925 |
| 2024 | Girls | 358 | #787 |
| 2023 | Girls | 316 | #849 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 185 | #1,285 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Girls | 145 | #1,476 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5 | #12,146 |
| 2020 | Girls | 138 | #1,533 |
| 2019 | Girls | 145 | #1,502 |
| 2018 | Girls | 103 | #1,925 |
| 2018 | Boys | 7 | #9,670 |
| 2017 | Girls | 118 | #1,770 |
| 2016 | Girls | 142 | #1,567 |
| 2015 | Girls | 118 | #1,770 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2014 | Girls | 88 | #2,154 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Girls | 113 | #1,807 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Girls | 87 | #2,160 |
| 2011 | Girls | 66 | #2,664 |
| 2011 | Boys | 7 | #9,600 |
| 2010 | Girls | 63 | #2,781 |
When Was Ivey Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
358 recorded births
National rank #787
2023 · Girls
316 recorded births
National rank #849
2025 · Girls
282 recorded births
National rank #925
2022 · Girls
185 recorded births
National rank #1,285
Where Ivey Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #315 | 25 |
| AL | #348 | 14 |
| GA | #349 | 31 |
| LA | #369 | 12 |
| NC | #381 | 28 |
| AR | #425 | 7 |
| SC | #440 | 11 |
| MO | #442 | 13 |