Ivy
Ivy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ivy
- A unisex given name from English.
- A female given name from English; popular in the UK in the beginning of the 20th century.
- A male given name from English.
- A diminutive of the male given name Ivan.
Etymology
From ivy, the name of a plant. An ivy branch used to be hung outside an establishment to advertise that it sold alcohol, so it may originally been an occupationational surname for the proprietor of such an establishment.
How popular is Ivy?
Since 1880, 82,713 girls and 3,460 boys in the U.S. have been named Ivy (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #36 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #469 in 1892. In 2025 it ranked #39 for girls, with 5,124 babies given the name.
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Ivy FAQ
What does the name Ivy mean?
A unisex given name from English. A female given name from English; popular in the UK in the beginning of the 20th century. A male given name from English. A diminutive of the male given name Ivan. From ivy, the name of a plant. An ivy branch used to be hung outside an establishment to advertise that it sold alcohol, so it may originally been an occupationational surname for the proprietor of such an establishment.
What is the origin of the name Ivy?
Ivy is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Ivy?
Since 1880, 82,713 girls and 3,460 boys in the U.S. have been named Ivy (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #36 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #469 in 1892. In 2025 it ranked #39 for girls, with 5,124 babies given the name.
Is Ivy a boy or girl name?
Ivy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 82,713 girls and 3,460 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.