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).

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