gender neutral
Ivy
climbing vine plant, faithfulness
About Ivy
Picture a name that's botanical, vintage, and utterly charming all at once. Ivy has experienced a remarkable resurgence, climbing steadily up popularity charts while maintaining its distinctive character. This three-letter powerhouse proves that great names don't need to be long or complex. The botanical connection gives it an organic, earthy quality that resonates with nature-loving parents, while its literary and historical associations add depth and substance. Ivy sounds equally appropriate for a curious toddler, a creative teenager, and a successful adult. The name requires no explanation, no spelling corrections, and no awkward pronunciation guides—it simply works, everywhere and always, with an effortless style that never tries too hard.
Popularity of the Name Ivy
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #273 | ||||
| 1881 | #264 | ||||
| 1882 | #258 | ||||
| 1883 | #271 | ||||
| 1884 | #282 | ||||
| 1885 | #282 | ||||
| 1886 | #267 | ||||
| 1887 | #285 | ||||
| 1888 | #273 | ||||
| 1889 | #313 | ||||
| 1890 | #311 | ||||
| 1891 | #320 | ||||
| 1892 | #312 | ||||
| 1893 | #295 | ||||
| 1894 | #304 | ||||
| 1895 | #332 | ||||
| 1896 | #331 | ||||
| 1897 | #309 | ||||
| 1898 | #338 | ||||
| 1899 | #358 | ||||
| 1900 | #383 | #11 | |||
| 1901 | #366 | #13 | |||
| 1902 | #367 | #18 | |||
| 1903 | #390 | #9 | |||
| 1904 | #394 | #11 | |||
| 1905 | #390 | #13 | |||
| 1906 | #431 | #19 | |||
| 1907 | #428 | #15 | |||
| 1908 | #442 | #16 | |||
| 1909 | #450 | #23 | |||
| 1910 | #475 | #24 | |||
| 1911 | #436 | #25 | |||
| 1912 | #449 | #21 | |||
| 1913 | #496 | #32 | |||
| 1914 | #491 | #31 | |||
| 1915 | #484 | #32 | |||
| 1916 | #464 | #38 | |||
| 1917 | #541 | #45 | |||
| 1918 | #564 | #44 | |||
| 1919 | #571 | #43 | |||
| 1920 | #602 | #46 | |||
| 1921 | #610 | #49 | |||
| 1922 | #611 | #60 | |||
| 1923 | #721 | #71 | |||
| 1924 | #665 | #63 | |||
| 1925 | #662 | #72 | |||
| 1926 | #656 | #75 | |||
| 1927 | #684 | #84 | |||
| 1928 | #756 | #72 | |||
| 1929 | #792 | #82 | |||
| 1930 | #720 | #72 | |||
| 1931 | #676 | #88 | |||
| 1932 | #756 | #92 | |||
| 1933 | #699 | #109 | |||
| 1934 | #770 | #109 | |||
| 1935 | #808 | #94 | |||
| 1936 | #807 | #113 | |||
| 1937 | #827 | #183 | |||
| 1938 | #822 | #146 | |||
| 1939 | #815 | #131 | |||
| 1940 | #882 | #145 | |||
| 1941 | #879 | #202 | |||
| 1942 | #933 | #211 | |||
| 1943 | #925 | #177 | |||
| 1944 | #996 | #231 | |||
| 1945 | #986 | ||||
| 1947 | #799 | ||||
| 1948 | #769 | ||||
| 1949 | #759 | ||||
| 1950 | #669 | ||||
| 1951 | #680 | ||||
| 1952 | #628 | ||||
| 1953 | #620 | #260 | |||
| 1954 | #665 | ||||
| 1955 | #552 | ||||
| 1956 | #523 | #308 | |||
| 1957 | #506 | ||||
| 1958 | #530 | ||||
| 1959 | #546 | ||||
| 1960 | #604 | ||||
| 1961 | #717 | #316 | |||
| 1962 | #720 | ||||
| 1963 | #781 | #337 | |||
| 1964 | #772 | ||||
| 1965 | #701 | #341 | |||
| 1966 | #795 | ||||
| 1967 | #881 | ||||
| 1968 | #701 | ||||
| 1969 | #638 | ||||
| 1970 | #648 | ||||
| 1971 | #713 | ||||
| 1972 | #593 | #510 | |||
| 1973 | #637 | ||||
| 1974 | #599 | ||||
| 1975 | #576 | ||||
| 1976 | #709 | ||||
| 1977 | #648 | ||||
| 1978 | #629 | ||||
| 1979 | #567 | ||||
| 1980 | #646 | ||||
| 1981 | #636 | ||||
| 1982 | #614 | ||||
| 1983 | #606 | ||||
| 1984 | #667 | #240 | |||
| 1985 | #529 | ||||
| 1986 | #550 | ||||
| 1987 | #543 | ||||
| 1988 | #645 | ||||
| 1989 | #713 | ||||
| 1990 | #768 | ||||
| 1991 | #871 | #928 | |||
| 1992 | #739 | #749 | |||
| 1993 | #564 | #981 | |||
| 1994 | #517 | #769 | |||
| 1995 | #423 | #599 | |||
| 1996 | #406 | #569 | |||
| 1997 | #384 | #516 | |||
| 1998 | #383 | #417 | |||
| 1999 | #377 | #417 | |||
| 2000 | #352 | #362 | #460 | ||
| 2001 | #355 | #387 | #295 | ||
| 2002 | #404 | #696 | #450 | ||
| 2003 | #404 | #848 | #418 | ||
| 2004 | #386 | #799 | #372 | #360 | |
| 2005 | #306 | #505 | #226 | #343 | |
| 2006 | #335 | #528 | #268 | #305 | |
| 2007 | #300 | #404 | #204 | #766 | #288 |
| 2008 | #299 | #341 | #281 | #955 | #300 |
| 2009 | #320 | #286 | #192 | #978 | #271 |
| 2010 | #299 | #243 | #104 | #196 | |
| 2011 | #263 | #177 | #115 | #183 | |
| 2012 | #186 | #96 | #52 | #385 | #113 |
| 2013 | #149 | #70 | #37 | #308 | #86 |
| 2014 | #146 | #58 | #40 | #220 | #77 |
| 2015 | #130 | #46 | #31 | #163 | #69 |
| 2016 | #112 | #35 | #31 | #147 | #60 |
| 2017 | #108 | #24 | #28 | #140 | #61 |
| 2018 | #86 | #16 | #25 | #84 | #47 |
| 2019 | #67 | #14 | #24 | #78 | #43 |
| 2020 | #57 | #9 | #22 | #79 | #35 |
| 2021 | #49 | #7 | #24 | #64 | #32 |
| 2022 | #42 | #7 | #25 | #57 | #33 |
| 2023 | #38 | #7 | #22 | #49 | #35 |
| 2024 | #36 | #6 | #27 | #59 | #33 |
| 2025 | #39 | #9 | #30 | #51 | #43 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ivy
Names Similar to Ivy
Nicknames for Ivy
- Ivie
- Ives
- Vee
- Ivs
- Vivi
Famous People Named Ivy
| Ivy Compton-Burnett | English novelist |
| Ivy Lee | American pioneer of modern public relations |
| Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri | South African politician |
| Ivy Nicholson | American actress and model |
| Ivy Quainoo | German singer-songwriter |
| Ivy Ross | American industrial designer |
| Ivy Sinclair | Australian novelist |
| Ivy Taylor | American politician |
| Ivy Thonglor | Thai model and actress |
| Ivy Williams | British lawyer and feminist |
| Ivy Queen | Puerto Rican singer-songwriter |
| Ivy Latimer | Australian actress |
| Ivy Cheung | Hong Kong actress |
| Ivy Chen | Taiwanese actress |
| Ivy Calvin | American reality TV personality |
| Ivy Vahanian | American entrepreneur and fashion designer |
| Ivy Mak | Hong Kong singer |
| Ivy Dumont | Bahamian politician |
| Ivy Pochoda | American author |
Characters Named Ivy
| Ivy Valentine | Character from the "Soulcalibur" video game series |
| Ivy Pepper | Character from the TV show "Gotham" |
| Ivy Walker | Character from the movie "The Village" |
| Ivy Lynn | Character from the TV show "Smash" |
| Ivy Stuart | Character from the book series "The Green Knowe Chronicles" |
| Ivy Pearson | Character from the movie "Cheaper by the Dozen" |
| Ivy Fargate | Character from the soap opera "All My Children" |
| Ivy Morris | Character from the TV show "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" |
| Ivy Sullivan | Character from the TV show "90210" |
| Ivy Silberstein | Character from the book series "The Mother-Daughter Book Club" |
| Ivy Pocket | Character from the book series "The Many Deaths of Ivy Pocket" |
| Ivy Dickens | Character from the TV show "Gossip Girl" |
| Ivy O'Connor | Character from the TV show "Victorious" |
| Ivy Aguas | Character from the TV show "Wildflower" |
| Ivy Grayson | Character from the TV show "Batwoman" |