Ivy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEYE-vee / /ˈaɪ.vi/English; Latin
Meaning
English: climbing plant; Latin: vine
Historical & Cultural Background
Ivy is derived from the English word for the climbing plant, which has been associated with fidelity and eternal life in various cultures. In ancient Rome, ivy was used to crown victors and was a symbol of Bacchus, the god of wine. The name has gained popularity in modern times, often used for both boys and girls, though traditionally more common for girls.
Trend Summary
Ivy has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly for girls, but remains less common for boys.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ivy was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ivy has ranked as high as #825 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Ivy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ivy (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 14 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1886 | 15 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 18 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1897 | 15 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 19 |
| 1901 | 14 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 16 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 35 |
| 1913 | 27 |
| 1914 | 52 |
| 1915 | 58 |
| 1916 | 61 |
| 1917 | 60 |
| 1918 | 64 |
| 1919 | 53 |
| 1920 | 53 |
| 1921 | 65 |
| 1922 | 51 |
| 1923 | 46 |
| 1924 | 54 |
| 1925 | 69 |
| 1926 | 51 |
| 1927 | 55 |
| 1928 | 48 |
| 1929 | 49 |
| 1930 | 51 |
| 1931 | 46 |
| 1932 | 49 |
| 1933 | 31 |
| 1934 | 32 |
| 1935 | 43 |
| 1936 | 27 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1938 | 29 |
| 1939 | 34 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 38 |
| 1942 | 38 |
| 1943 | 33 |
| 1944 | 39 |
| 1945 | 37 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1947 | 37 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1949 | 30 |
| 1950 | 34 |
| 1951 | 48 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 47 |
| 1954 | 37 |
| 1955 | 37 |
| 1956 | 27 |
| 1957 | 35 |
| 1958 | 42 |
| 1959 | 39 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 26 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 24 |