Ivory: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EYE-ver-ee · 3 syllables
The surname is habitational from Ivry in Normandy, and in some cases patronymic from a diminutive of Ivor. The modern given name is associated with ivory.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- EYE-ver-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #378
- US babies a year
- about 709 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Ivory?
Ivory was the #378 name in the US in 2025, given to 840 babies. It’s rising: up 112% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #378 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Ivory?
Half of US adults named Ivory are older than 46; most are between 21 and 82. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Ivory
How do you pronounce Ivory?
Ivory is pronounced EYE-ver-ee.
How popular is the name Ivory?
Ivory was the #378 name in the US in 2025, given to 840 babies. It’s rising: up 112% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ivory?
Half of US adults named Ivory are older than 46. Most are between 21 and 82.