Ivy Girl

Popularity: #38 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: climbing plant; Latin: vine

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ivy originates from the Old English word "ifig," which refers to the climbing plant known for its resilience and ability to thrive in various conditions. This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *ibaz, which also denoted the ivy plant.

The name entered the English language through the influence of Old French during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was adopted as a given name, reflecting the plant's significance in various cultures as a symbol of fidelity and eternal life. Historically, ivy has been associated with various cultural and religious contexts.

In ancient Greece, ivy was linked to Dionysus, the god of wine, symbolizing rebirth and immortality. The plant's ability to cling and grow in challenging environments made it a metaphor for enduring love and fidelity, which contributed to its use as a name.

In Christian symbolism, ivy is often associated with the Virgin Mary and is mentioned in medieval texts as a representation of the eternal nature of the soul. The name Ivy appears in literature and art throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep-rooted connections to themes of loyalty and everlasting bonds.

The name gained further cultural resonance through its appearances in various literary works and its association with notable figures. In the 19th century, Ivy became more widely recognized as a feminine given name, partly due to its use in poetry and novels that emphasized nature and the virtues of the ivy plant.

The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its rich historical significance, as well as its associations with strength and fidelity, which have made it a lasting choice in various cultures. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Ivie" have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance.

Famous people named Ivy

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

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

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Ivy Queen is a singer and songwriter best known for La Vida Es Así, Te He Querido Tanto, and Yo Soy Una Diva.

Ivy Baker Priest is a businesswoman and author best known for her work as the U.S. Treasurer and her book The Woman Who Wasn't There.

Fictional characters named Ivy

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Ivy Pepper is a fictional character from the TV series Gotham. She is a young version of Poison Ivy, a villainess with the ability to control plants and a deep connection to nature.

Ivy is a fictional character from the video game series League of Legends. She is a champion known for her abilities to manipulate plants and control the battlefield with her nature-themed powers.

Sibling suggestions

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

IrisHazelLilyRoseVioletDaisy

Similar names

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

EvaIslaAvaIonaIvyannaInezIraIvylyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ivy was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Ivy has ranked as high as #95 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ivy 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 Ivy 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 Ivy.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 5,124 7 5,117
2024 5,367 24 5,343
2023 5,083 23 5,060
2022 4,842 28 4,814
2021 4,417 21 4,396
2020 3,858 16 3,842
2019 3,704 12 3,692
2018 3,299 12 3,287
2017 2,796 13 2,783
2016 2,836 12 2,824
2015 2,519 12 2,507
2014 2,308 16 2,292
2013 2,115 14 2,101
2012 1,713 14 1,699
2011 1,223 6 1,217
2010 1,100 10 1,090
2009 1,021 0 1,021
2008 1,135 13 1,122
2007 1,133 5 1,128
2006 997 12 985
2005 1,058 13 1,045
2004 815 12 803
2003 762 13 749
2002 729 8 721
2001 844 8 836
2000 886 6 880
1999 770 11 759
1998 728 0 728
1997 705 17 688
1996 659 13 646
1995 627 13 614
1994 500 18 482
1993 435 13 422
1992 291 5 286
1991 240 12 228
1990 285 19 266
1989 295 17 278
1988 310 5 305
1987 388 18 370
1986 382 12 370
1985 397 20 377
1984 269 10 259
1983 307 15 292
1982 311 18 293
1981 297 18 279
1980 297 15 282
1979 345 22 323
1978 278 12 266
1977 269 18 251
1976 227 21 206
1975 303 15 288
1974 281 17 264
1973 261 24 237
1972 294 24 270
1971 236 22 214
1970 283 29 254
1969 268 27 241
1968 219 26 193
1967 146 12 134
1966 180 26 154
1965 219 21 198
1964 206 27 179
1963 208 32 176
1962 230 25 205
1961 236 26 210
1960 301 28 273
1959 357 39 318
1958 374 42 332
1957 389 35 354
1956 346 27 319
1955 305 37 268
1954 231 37 194
1953 251 47 204
1952 228 31 197
1951 213 48 165
1950 193 34 159
1949 159 30 129
1948 154 30 124
1947 156 37 119
1946 101 40 61
1945 98 37 61
1944 100 39 61
1943 104 33 71
1942 109 38 71
1941 107 38 69
1940 88 22 66
1939 106 34 72
1938 103 29 74
1937 99 30 69
1936 97 27 70
1935 114 43 71
1934 108 32 76
1933 118 31 87
1932 129 49 80
1931 144 46 98
1930 145 51 94
1929 128 49 79
1928 137 48 89
1927 167 55 112
1926 172 51 121
1925 193 69 124
1924 179 54 125
1923 148 46 102
1922 193 51 142
1921 208 65 143
1920 195 53 142
1919 200 53 147
1918 223 64 159
1917 214 60 154
1916 249 61 188
1915 220 58 162
1914 180 52 128
1913 133 27 106
1912 146 35 111
1911 98 11 87
1910 95 23 72
1909 84 15 69
1908 83 16 67
1907 83 13 70
1906 72 8 64
1905 84 9 75
1904 82 12 70
1903 75 9 66
1902 86 10 76
1901 82 14 68
1900 95 19 76
1899 73 6 67
1898 96 11 85
1897 104 15 89
1896 88 10 78
1895 93 18 75
1894 93 10 83
1893 95 12 83
1892 94 18 76
1891 71 9 62
1890 74 8 66
1889 71 10 61
1888 81 9 72
1887 66 10 56
1886 76 15 61
1885 50 0 50
1884 55 8 47
1883 51 7 44
1882 55 9 46
1881 52 14 38
1880 38 5 33

Top States for Ivy (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 476
9%
CA 465
9%
FL 277
5%
OH 250
5%
NC 203
4%
NY 200
4%
GA 180
3%
IL 178
3%
PA 175
3%
TN 164
3%
MI 160
3%
VA 143
3%
KY 141
3%
IN 134
3%
AZ 128
2%
UT 124
2%
WA 124
2%
MO 123
2%
OK 118
2%
WI 110
2%
CO 108
2%
MN 98
2%
LA 96
2%
AL 95
2%
SC 90
2%
IA 85
2%
AR 83
2%
MA 80
2%
MS 65
1%
MD 60
1%
NJ 54
1%
KS 53
1%
NE 52
1%
WV 47
1%
NV 44
1%
OR 42
1%
ND 36
1%
ID 35
1%
CT 32
1%
ME 29
1%
NM 26
0%
SD 23
0%
MT 19
0%
RI 18
0%
NH 16
0%
WY 15
0%
AK 13
0%
DE 11
0%
HI 10
0%
VT 8
0%
DC 7
0%