Ivo Boy

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEE-voh / ˈiː.voʊ

Slavic; Latin

Meaning

Slavic: 'yew'; Latin: 'the archer'

Historical & Cultural Background

Ivo is a name of Slavic origin, commonly associated with the yew tree, which is often symbolic of longevity and resilience. It has also been used in Latin contexts, where it is linked to archery. The name has historical significance in various European cultures, particularly in regions such as Germany and the Netherlands. It has seen varying levels of popularity across different countries and eras.

Trend Summary

Ivo has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ivor
  • Iva

International Variants

  • Ivo (Portuguese)
  • Ivo (Italian)
  • Ivo (Spanish)
  • Ivo (Dutch)

Famous people named Ivo

Ivo Andrić was a Yugoslav writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961.

Ivo Karlović is a Croatian professional tennis player known for his powerful serve.

Ivo van Hove is a Belgian theater director recognized for his innovative productions.

Ivo Pogorelić is a Croatian pianist celebrated for his interpretations of classical music.

Fictional characters named Ivo

Ivo is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a merchant.

Ivo Shandor is a character in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise, known for being the architect of the Ghostbusters' headquarters.

Sibling Suggestions

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)

Top States for Ivo (2023)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18945
19005
19127
191312
191415
191510
191611
191716
191813
191912
192012
192110
192219
192313
192410
192517
192616
192710
19288
19299
193010
19319
193214
19337
19349
19359
19366
19386
19395
19405
19416
19435
19475
19495
19535
19545
19577
19586
19595
19607
19618
19637
19648
19675
19685
19697
19709
19719
197210
19738
19775
19788
19815
19845
19866
19875
198810
19905
19917
19927
199311
19945
19958
19977
19989
200110
20028
20039
200411
200510
200610
200714
200812
200910
201012
20119
201213
20138
201410
201515
201611
201714
201816
201913
20207
202117
202217
202318
202418