Ivy: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EYE-vee · 2 syllables
Ivy means “the ivy plant; faithfulness”, from English.
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.
- Meaning
- the ivy plant; faithfulness
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- EYE-vee
- US rank (2025)
- #39
- US babies a year
- about 5,227 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature, Classic
How popular is Ivy?
Ivy was the #39 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,124 babies. It’s rising: up 152% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in North Dakota (#7), Nebraska (#7), Mississippi (#8), Maine (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #39 |
| England & Wales | #6 |
| Scotland | #27 |
| Northern Ireland | #30 |
| Ireland | #50 |
| France | #347 |
| Canada | #48 |
| Australia | #13 |
How old are people named Ivy?
Half of US adults named Ivy are older than 33; most are between 19 and 74. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Ivy
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Ivy have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Ivy
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular girl names in the US
- Classic girl names
- Rising girl names
- Nature girl names
- English girl names
- Short baby names (4 letters or fewer)
Questions about Ivy
What does the name Ivy mean?
Ivy means “the ivy plant; faithfulness”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Ivy?
Ivy is pronounced EYE-vee.
How popular is the name Ivy?
Ivy was the #39 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,124 babies. It’s rising: up 152% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ivy?
Half of US adults named Ivy are older than 33. Most are between 19 and 74.