Ivonne Girl

Popularity: #921 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-VON /iˈvɔn/

Origin: French; Spanish

Meaning: French: Yew tree; Spanish: A variant of Ivana

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ivonne is derived from the Old French name Yvonne, which itself originates from the Germanic name Ivo, meaning "yew" or "yew tree." The Germanic roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *īwaz, which also refers to the yew tree, a symbol of longevity and resilience. The transition from Ivo to Yvonne occurred as the name was adopted into Old French, likely during the medieval period, before making its way into English usage in the 20th century through various cultural exchanges and literary influences.

Historically, the name Ivonne has been associated with notable figures, particularly in medieval France. One significant milestone is the use of the name in the context of saints, such as Saint Ivo of Kermartin, a 13th-century Breton priest known for his charitable works and legal advocacy.

His canonization in 1347 contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts. The name Yvonne appeared in various literary works and was popularized in the 19th century, particularly in French literature, which helped solidify its place in the cultural lexicon.

Culturally, the name Ivonne carries connotations of strength and endurance, reflecting the characteristics of the yew tree, which is often associated with immortality in various traditions. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms such as Yvie or Iva emerging in some regions.

The enduring nature of the name Ivonne can be attributed to its rich historical roots and the symbolic meanings associated with its etymology, making it a name with deep cultural resonance.

Famous people named Ivonne

In this section, you will find notable people named Ivonne. 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 Ivonne who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Ivonne Catterfeld is a singer and actress best known for her albums Ivonne Catterfeld, Farben meiner Welt, and her role in the TV series Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten.

Ivonne De La Vega is a professional dancer best known for her performances in various dance competitions and shows.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ivonne. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ivonne was first seen in the United States in 1921.

Ivonne has ranked as high as #1582 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Ivonne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ivonne 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 Ivonne was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Ivonne.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 27 0 27
2024 36 0 36
2023 24 0 24
2022 30 0 30
2021 25 0 25
2020 29 0 29
2019 22 0 22
2018 37 0 37
2017 47 0 47
2016 28 0 28
2015 49 0 49
2014 39 0 39
2013 51 0 51
2012 46 0 46
2011 74 0 74
2010 99 0 99
2009 74 0 74
2008 82 0 82
2007 93 0 93
2006 113 0 113
2005 116 0 116
2004 115 0 115
2003 124 0 124
2002 112 0 112
2001 104 0 104
2000 131 0 131
1999 131 0 131
1998 105 0 105
1997 142 0 142
1996 157 0 157
1995 150 0 150
1994 184 0 184
1993 213 0 213
1992 215 0 215
1991 192 7 185
1990 170 7 163
1989 122 0 122
1988 114 0 114
1987 90 0 90
1986 78 0 78
1985 66 0 66
1984 68 0 68
1983 67 0 67
1982 49 0 49
1981 66 0 66
1980 68 0 68
1979 94 0 94
1978 76 0 76
1977 73 0 73
1976 106 0 106
1975 87 0 87
1974 85 0 85
1973 82 0 82
1972 82 0 82
1971 100 0 100
1970 97 0 97
1969 67 0 67
1968 66 0 66
1967 73 0 73
1966 86 0 86
1965 75 0 75
1964 63 0 63
1963 68 0 68
1962 75 0 75
1961 66 0 66
1960 69 0 69
1959 53 0 53
1958 48 0 48
1957 55 0 55
1956 41 0 41
1955 35 0 35
1954 26 0 26
1953 16 0 16
1952 18 0 18
1951 17 0 17
1950 12 0 12
1949 7 0 7
1948 14 0 14
1947 5 0 5
1940 5 0 5
1939 8 0 8
1927 5 0 5
1922 7 0 7
1921 5 0 5

Top States for Ivonne (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 8
53%
CA 7
47%