Ivonne Girl
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.
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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 #1027 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.
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| CA | 7 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2010 | 99 |
| 2009 | 74 |
| 2008 | 82 |
| 2007 | 93 |
| 2006 | 113 |
| 2005 | 116 |
| 2004 | 115 |
| 2003 | 124 |
| 2002 | 112 |
| 2001 | 104 |
| 2000 | 131 |
| 1999 | 131 |
| 1998 | 105 |
| 1997 | 142 |
| 1996 | 157 |
| 1995 | 150 |
| 1994 | 184 |
| 1993 | 213 |
| 1992 | 215 |
| 1991 | 185 |
| 1990 | 163 |
| 1989 | 122 |
| 1988 | 114 |
| 1987 | 90 |
| 1986 | 78 |
| 1985 | 66 |
| 1984 | 68 |
| 1983 | 67 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1981 | 66 |
| 1980 | 68 |
| 1979 | 94 |
| 1978 | 76 |
| 1977 | 73 |
| 1976 | 105 |
| 1975 | 87 |
| 1974 | 85 |
| 1973 | 82 |
| 1972 | 82 |
| 1971 | 100 |
| 1970 | 97 |
| 1969 | 67 |
| 1968 | 66 |
| 1967 | 73 |
| 1966 | 86 |
| 1965 | 75 |
| 1964 | 63 |
| 1963 | 68 |
| 1962 | 75 |
| 1961 | 66 |
| 1960 | 69 |
| 1959 | 53 |
| 1958 | 48 |
| 1957 | 55 |
| 1956 | 41 |
| 1955 | 35 |
| 1954 | 26 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1921 | 5 |