Ivo Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EE-voh /ˈiː.voʊ/
Origin: Slavic; Latin
Meaning: Slavic: 'yew'; Latin: 'the archer'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ivo has its roots in the Germanic language, deriving from the Old High German name "Ivo," which is believed to be derived from the word "iv," meaning "yew." The yew tree has historically been associated with longevity and immortality, as it can live for many centuries. The name made its way into Latin as "Ivo" and was adopted into various forms in different languages, including French and English, during the medieval period.
It entered the English lexicon through Norman influence after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. Historically, Ivo is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Ivo of Kermartin, a Breton priest and lawyer who lived in the 13th century and is venerated as the patron saint of lawyers.
His canonization in 1347 solidified the name's significance in Christian tradition. Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and records throughout the Middle Ages, often linked to noble families and regions in Europe, particularly in France and England.
Culturally, the name Ivo carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflective of the yew tree's characteristics. It has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing endurance and protection.
The diminutive form "Ivie" has also emerged in some cultures, although it is less commonly referenced historically. Overall, the name Ivo has maintained a presence in European history, embodying both linguistic evolution and cultural significance.
Famous people named Ivo
In this section, you will find notable people named Ivo. 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 Ivo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Ivo who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Ivo Andric is a novelist best known for The Bridge on the Drina, The Days of the Consuls, and The Woman from Sarajevo.
Ivo Karlovic is a former professional tennis player best known for holding the record for the most aces in tennis history.
Ivo van Hove is a theater director best known for his work on A View from the Bridge, The Crucible, and The Damned.
Fictional characters named Ivo
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Ivo is a fictional character from the video game series Ace Attorney. He is a key figure in the story, known for his role as a prosecutor who often challenges the protagonist in court.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ivo was first seen in the United States in 1894.
Ivo has ranked as high as #877 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in California, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Ivo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ivo 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 Ivo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ivo (2023)
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.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Ivo.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |