Ivo
Ivo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Yew tree or archer.
Origin and history
Ivo is an ancient Germanic and Slavic name derived from the word for the yew tree, which was traditionally valued for bow-making. It has a long history of use across Europe, particularly in Celtic, Germanic, and Slavic regions. In the United States, Ivo remains a rare and distinctive choice with steady, low-volume usage.
Popularity in the United States
849 babies in the United States have been named Ivo since 1880. It ranks #3828 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1838.
States where it is most popular
- CA (66.7 %)
- OH (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 96 |
| 1920-1930 | 124 |
| 1930-1940 | 75 |
| 1940-1950 | 26 |
| 1950-1960 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 47 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 121 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Famous people named Ivo
- Ivo Andrić: Author, Diplomat
- Ivo Pitanguy: Surgeon, Author
- Ivo Karlović: Tennis Player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Saint Ivo of Kermartin gained fame for defending the poor without charge, leading to his role as patron saint of lawyers.
- The root of the name refers to yew wood, which was highly prized in antiquity for crafting longbows.