Ivy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ivy is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ivy?
Ivy is spelled I-V-Y. The name has 3 letters.
Ivy at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ivy literally refers to a climbing evergreen plant known for its dense foliage.
- Origin
- The name Ivy is derived from the English word for the plant and has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries primarily since the 19th…
- Pronunciation
- IV-ee · 2 syllables
Ivy Popularity in 2025
Rank#39
Recorded Births5,117
Rank#9,714
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage fell 3 places to #39 and recorded 226 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 5,393 places to #9,714 and recorded 17 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 Ivy Mean?
Ivy literally refers to a climbing evergreen plant known for its dense foliage.
Origin: The name Ivy is derived from the English word for the plant and has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries primarily since the 19th century.
How Do You Pronounce Ivy?
PronunciationIV-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ivy?
- History
- The name Ivy became more commonly used during the Victorian era when plant and flower names were fashionable and remains used today.
- Cultural notes
- In some cultures, the ivy plant symbolizes fidelity, eternal life, and strong affectionate attachment.
Ivy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5,117 | #39 |
| 2025 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5,343 | #36 |
| 2024 | Boys | 24 | #4,321 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5,060 | #38 |
| 2023 | Boys | 23 | #4,456 |
| 2022 | Girls | 4,814 | #41 |
| 2022 | Boys | 28 | #3,879 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,396 | #49 |
| 2021 | Boys | 21 | #4,628 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,842 | #57 |
| 2020 | Boys | 16 | #5,451 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,692 | #67 |
| 2019 | Boys | 12 | #6,777 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,287 | #86 |
| 2018 | Boys | 12 | #6,703 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,783 | #108 |
| 2017 | Boys | 13 | #6,338 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,824 | #112 |
| 2016 | Boys | 12 | #6,726 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,507 | #130 |
| 2015 | Boys | 12 | #6,676 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,292 | #146 |
| 2014 | Boys | 16 | #5,485 |
When Was Ivy 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
5,343 recorded births
National rank #36
2025 · Girls
5,117 recorded births
National rank #39
2023 · Girls
5,060 recorded births
National rank #38
2022 · Girls
4,814 recorded births
National rank #41
Where Ivy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NE | #7 | 58 |
| ND | #7 | 29 |
| MS | #8 | 67 |
| ME | #10 | 36 |
| UT | #11 | 124 |
| KY | #12 | 124 |
| SD | #12 | 29 |
| LA | #13 | 98 |