Is Ivey a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ivey is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It's currently ranked #610 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Ivey Unisex

Popularity: #610 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EYE-vee //ˈaɪ.vi//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: Ivy plant; Irish: Yew tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ivey is derived from the Old English word "ifig," which means "ivy." This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *ibaz, which also referred to the ivy plant. The linguistic journey of the name continues through Middle English, where it appeared as "ive" or "ivy," before entering modern English as Ivey.

The association with the ivy plant, known for its climbing and resilient nature, imbues the name with connotations of fidelity and eternal life, as ivy is often seen clinging to structures and thriving in various environments. Historically, ivy has held significant cultural symbolism in various societies.

In ancient Rome, ivy was associated with Bacchus, the god of wine, and was used in wreaths to celebrate fertility and revelry. During the Middle Ages, ivy became a symbol of fidelity and was often used in wedding decorations, reflecting its enduring nature.

The name Ivey, while not widely recorded in historical texts, carries these associations with the ivy plant, suggesting a connection to themes of loyalty and strength. In literature and folklore, ivy has been referenced as a symbol of attachment and devotion, often appearing in poetry and songs.

The name Ivey, therefore, resonates with these traditional meanings, embodying qualities of resilience and steadfastness. Although diminutive forms such as Ivy are more commonly recognized, Ivey maintains its unique identity while still reflecting the rich cultural heritage associated with the ivy plant.

Overall, the name Ivey encapsulates a blend of linguistic roots and historical significance, rooted in the natural world and its enduring symbols.

Famous people named Ivey

In this section, you will find notable people named Ivey. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ivey who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ivey who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ivey Lewis is a musician best known for his work with the band The Iveys.

Ivey Walker is a professional basketball player known for his time with the University of North Carolina and various international teams.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ivey, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

Avery Hailey Kylie Riley Zoe

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ivey. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

Ivy Avi Ivana Isla Iris Iva Inez Indie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ivey was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Ivey has ranked as high as #1010 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Ivey has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ivey is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ivey was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Ivey (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
GA	41	14%
TX	34	11%
NC	29	10%
FL	22	7%
AL	20	7%
KY	16	5%
SC	16	5%
TN	15	5%
IN	13	4%
OH	12	4%
LA	12	4%
KS	9	3%
MO	8	3%
VA	7	2%
WA	7	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ivey.

Year	Births
2024	356
2023	316
2022	185
2021	145
2020	138
2019	145
2018	103
2017	118
2016	142
2015	118
2014	88
2013	113
2012	87
2011	66
2010	63
2009	66
2008	68
2007	64
2006	72
2005	67
2004	61
2003	65
2002	63
2001	64
2000	71
1999	72
1998	59
1997	69
1996	67
1995	68
1994	48
1993	36
1992	33
1991	21
1990	33
1989	26
1988	25
1987	25
1986	30
1985	24
1984	23
1983	24
1982	33
1981	28
1980	27
1979	21
1978	22
1977	13
1976	15
1975	8
1974	14
1973	10
1972	13
1971	16
1970	19
1969	15
1968	11
1967	12
1966	11
1965	7
1964	8
1963	11
1962	11
1961	11
1960	17
1959	24
1958	15
1957	24
1956	22
1955	21
1954	15
1953	17
1952	9
1951	15
1950	12
1949	8
1948	9
1947	5
1946	5
1945	9
1944	5
1943	11
1942	13
1941	7
1940	15
1939	6
1938	7
1937	7
1936	14
1935	11
1934	13
1933	14
1932	10
1931	6
1930	9
1929	6
1928	8
1927	22
1926	14
1925	17
1924	21
1923	11
1922	16
1921	13
1920	16
1919	14
1918	20
1917	16
1916	17
1915	13
1914	14
1913	10
1912	15
1911	7
1910	12
1909	6
1908	7
1907	9
1904	11
1903	10
1902	7
1899	6
1898	6
1897	11
1896	5
1895	6
1892	6
1891	7
1890	5
1888	6
1883	5