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Ivy

Girl English /EYE-vee/ #38 in 2023

Ivy is a girl name of English origin.

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Meaning of Ivy

The ivy plant; symbol of fidelity.

Popularity of Ivy

Popularity, 1880–2023
5,080 births in 2023
1880 2023

72,227 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2023
5,080 babies
First recorded
1880
Earliest SSA data
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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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.