Ivonne
Ivonne is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Yew or yew wood.
Origin and history
Ivonne is a feminine given name of French and Germanic origin, derived from the element meaning 'yew' or 'yew wood'. It is a variant spelling of Yvonne that gained modest popularity in the United States during the twentieth century. While less common today, it remains a recognized alternative spelling in American name registries.
Popularity in the United States
6,127 babies in the United States have been named Ivonne since 1880. It ranks #2182 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1930.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.4 %)
- TX (24.1 %)
- NY (20.6 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 8 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 321 |
| 1960-1970 | 708 |
| 1970-1980 | 882 |
| 1980-1990 | 788 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,645 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,064 |
| 2010-2019 | 492 |
| 2020-2029 | 171 |
Famous people named Ivonne
- Ivonne Coll: Actress, Dancer
Nicknames
Ivy, Vonnie
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Old High German word 'iwa', referring to the yew tree, historically prized for bow-making.
- Ivonne developed as a phonetic variant of Yvonne, popular in French- and Spanish-speaking regions.