Ivey
Ivey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Ivy plant or climbing evergreen.
Origin and history
Ivey is a variant of Ivy, derived from the Old English name for the climbing evergreen plant. Traditionally a surname and feminine given name, it also sees occasional historic and modern use for boys. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare choice for males.
Popularity in the United States
1,803 babies in the United States have been named Ivey since 1880. It ranks #3015 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- NC (72.5 %)
- GA (25.4 %)
- FL (1.5 %)
- AL (0.67 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 24 |
| 1890-1900 | 61 |
| 1900-1910 | 61 |
| 1910-1920 | 243 |
| 1920-1930 | 267 |
| 1930-1940 | 231 |
| 1940-1950 | 224 |
| 1950-1960 | 229 |
| 1960-1970 | 161 |
| 1970-1980 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 89 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 22 |
| 2010-2019 | 40 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Ivey
- Ivey Benjamin: Politician
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English word 'ifig', referring to the evergreen climbing vine symbolizing fidelity.
- Ivey developed as an English surname before transitioning into use as a given name for both boys and girls.