Ivery
Ivery is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pure, white, or derived from the precious material ivory; alternative variant of Avery.
Origin and history
Ivery is a variant spelling of Ivory or Avery, historically used as a given name in the United States. It originated as a surname derived from the precious material ivory or as a English surname variant. The name saw modest usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but is rare today.
Popularity in the United States
797 babies in the United States have been named Ivery since 1880. It ranks #3879 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (55.6 %)
- NC (30.6 %)
- LA (13.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 79 |
| 1920-1930 | 129 |
| 1930-1940 | 85 |
| 1940-1950 | 110 |
| 1950-1960 | 144 |
| 1960-1970 | 73 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Ivery
- Ivery Williams: athlete, American football player
Fun facts
- Ivery is a historic spelling variation of the word-name Ivory, which gained popularity during the late 1800s.
- Though rare today, the name was used consistently as a masculine given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.