Ivory
Ivory is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pure white, ivory material; derived from Old French 'ivoire' and Latin 'ebur'.
Origin and history
Ivory is an English vocabulary name derived from the word for the hard, white material from elephant tusks, ultimately coming from Old French and Latin. Historically used as a rare word name, it has experienced a notable surge in popularity for American girls in recent years. It fits well within the trend of modern nature, color, and gemstone-inspired names.
Popularity in the United States
14,546 babies in the United States have been named Ivory since 1880. It ranks #1302 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #479.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.7 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 17 |
| 1890-1900 | 97 |
| 1900-1910 | 184 |
| 1910-1920 | 407 |
| 1920-1930 | 524 |
| 1930-1940 | 454 |
| 1940-1950 | 526 |
| 1950-1960 | 524 |
| 1960-1970 | 362 |
| 1970-1980 | 430 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,203 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,181 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,329 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,507 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,801 |
Famous people named Ivory
- Ivory Latta: Basketball player, Coach
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the Old French 'ivoire', which comes from the Latin 'ebur', referring to elephant tusks.
- While used occasionally in the late 19th and 20th centuries, Ivory has seen a significant modern rise alongside other botanical and mineral names.