Ivy
Ivy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Climbing evergreen plant; derived from the Old English 'ifig'.
Origin and history
Ivy is an English botanical name derived from the evergreen climbing plant. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century alongside other floral names. In recent years, it has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
82,713 babies in the United States have been named Ivy since 1880. It ranks #433 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #42.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.4 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 508 |
| 1890-1900 | 764 |
| 1900-1910 | 701 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,314 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,179 |
| 1930-1940 | 791 |
| 1940-1950 | 832 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,510 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,963 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,573 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,105 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,119 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,290 |
| 2010-2019 | 23,492 |
| 2020-2029 | 28,572 |
Famous people named Ivy
- Ivy Compton-Burnett: novelist, author
- Ivy Queen: singer, rapper
Fun facts
- In the Victorian language of flowers, ivy symbolized faithfulness, eternal love, and strong commitment due to its clinging nature.
- Ivy was popular around the turn of the 20th century before dropping off, but it has re-entered the U.S. top 50 in recent years.