Ivy
English girl's name meaning “the ivy plant”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- the ivy plant
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #38
- Born in 2023
- 5,057
Meaning & origin
Ivy comes from the English word for the climbing ivy plant (Old English ifig), long associated with fidelity and lasting friendship.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Ivy ranked #38 for girls. It has risen about 111 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 5,057 US girls were given the name Ivy.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #36 in 2024
“Unranked” means Ivy was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Ivy: frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivy mean?
Ivy is a English name meaning "the ivy plant". Ivy comes from the English word for the climbing ivy plant (Old English ifig), long associated with fidelity and lasting friendship.
Where does the name Ivy come from?
Ivy is of English origin. Ivy comes from the English word for the climbing ivy plant (Old English ifig), long associated with fidelity and lasting friendship.
Is Ivy a boy or a girl name?
Ivy is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Ivy?
In 2023, 5,057 US girls were given the name Ivy.
Is Ivy a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Ivy ranked #38 for girls. It has risen about 111 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.