gender neutral
Ivory
white as ivory
About Ivory
Smooth and unexpected, Ivory breaks gender conventions with quiet confidence, offering a distinctive choice for parents seeking something genuinely different. The name evokes elegance and purity while maintaining surprising strength when given to a boy. Its three syllables create a gentle, flowing rhythm that's refined without being pretentious. Ivory suits families who embrace non-traditional naming approaches and see beauty in subverting expectations. The name has artistic associations and a sophisticated, almost luxurious quality that sets it apart from typical masculine choices. It works especially well in creative, progressive communities where individuality is celebrated. Despite its unconventional nature for boys, Ivory has clarity and presence, never feeling weak or uncertain. The name suggests someone confident in his identity, comfortable standing out from the crowd. For parents who want their son to have a name that's beautiful, memorable, and entirely his own, Ivory delivers with understated elegance.
Popularity of the Name Ivory
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #713 |
| 1882 | #798 |
| 1883 | #763 |
| 1884 | #559 |
| 1885 | #735 |
| 1887 | #790 |
| 1888 | #784 |
| 1889 | #649 |
| 1890 | #550 |
| 1892 | #769 |
| 1893 | #964 |
| 1894 | #821 |
| 1895 | #517 |
| 1896 | #753 |
| 1897 | #757 |
| 1899 | #530 |
| 1900 | #460 |
| 1901 | #618 |
| 1902 | #495 |
| 1903 | #717 |
| 1904 | #526 |
| 1905 | #500 |
| 1906 | #447 |
| 1907 | #573 |
| 1908 | #602 |
| 1909 | #479 |
| 1910 | #549 |
| 1911 | #539 |
| 1912 | #808 |
| 1913 | #727 |
| 1914 | #766 |
| 1915 | #861 |
| 1916 | #696 |
| 1917 | #835 |
| 1918 | #715 |
| 1919 | #652 |
| 1920 | #728 |
| 1921 | #740 |
| 1922 | #763 |
| 1923 | #760 |
| 1924 | #669 |
| 1925 | #789 |
| 1926 | #815 |
| 1927 | #672 |
| 1928 | #633 |
| 1929 | #669 |
| 1930 | #773 |
| 1931 | #746 |
| 1932 | #698 |
| 1933 | #675 |
| 1934 | #701 |
| 1935 | #715 |
| 1936 | #718 |
| 1937 | #679 |
| 1938 | #655 |
| 1939 | #584 |
| 1940 | #678 |
| 1941 | #756 |
| 1942 | #654 |
| 1943 | #631 |
| 1944 | #593 |
| 1945 | #660 |
| 1946 | #672 |
| 1947 | #708 |
| 1948 | #604 |
| 1949 | #609 |
| 1950 | #499 |
| 1951 | #541 |
| 1952 | #549 |
| 1953 | #649 |
| 1954 | #572 |
| 1955 | #621 |
| 1956 | #623 |
| 1957 | #612 |
| 1958 | #610 |
| 1959 | #687 |
| 1960 | #683 |
| 1961 | #704 |
| 1962 | #765 |
| 1963 | #733 |
| 1964 | #803 |
| 1965 | #792 |
| 1966 | #852 |
| 1967 | #796 |
| 1969 | #936 |
| 1970 | #872 |
| 1971 | #917 |
| 1973 | #880 |
| 1975 | #988 |
| 1979 | #979 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Ivory
Names Similar to Ivory
Nicknames for Ivory
- Ive
- Ivy
- Vory
- I
Famous People Named Ivory
| Ivory Latta | American basketball player |
| Ivory Joe Hunter | American rhythm and blues singer |
Characters Named Ivory
| Ivory Marcellus | Character from a mystery novel series |
| Ivory Thornfield | Protagonist in a fantasy book series |