Ivy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Faithfulness; Fidelity
Background: The name Ivy originates from the Latin word 'hedera,' meaning 'ivy plant.' This term was adopted into English, where Ivy refers to the climbing plant known for its ability to cling and thrive, symbolizing faithfulness and fidelity.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#447
Total births
81,003
Most popular decade
2020s
(70,605 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+110 ranks)
Years in Top 100
7
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
4.3% male
95.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #909
- Peak year
- 1925
- Peak year births
- 69
- Peak rank
- #793
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 24
- Recent rank
- #4,305
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 33
- First year rank
- #271
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 5,323
- Peak rank
- #36
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,323
- Recent rank
- #36
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).