What does the name Ivy mean?

Ivy means the ivy plant; symbol of fidelity.

Where does the name Ivy come from?

Ivy is a girl name of English origin.

Is Ivy a boy or a girl name?

Ivy is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 95% of children given the name Ivy are girls and 5% are boys.

How popular is the name Ivy in 2023?

Ivy ranks #38 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 5,083 babies.

How do you pronounce Ivy?

Ivy is pronounced EYE-vee (2 syllables).

A name from English · Girl

Ivy

The ivy plant; symbol of fidelity.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

72,253 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

5,083 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

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IThe ivy plant; symbol of fidelity.

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What does the name Ivy mean?: Ivy means the ivy plant; symbol of fidelity.
Where does the name Ivy come from?: Ivy is a girl name of English origin.
Is Ivy a boy or a girl name?: Ivy is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 95% of children given the name Ivy are girls and 5% are boys.
How popular is the name Ivy in 2023?: Ivy ranks #38 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2023 with 5,083 babies.
How do you pronounce Ivy?: Ivy is pronounced EYE-vee (2 syllables).

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.