Ivey
boy nameIvey entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #635 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#635
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #830 |
| 1890s | #828 |
| 1900s | #1007 |
| 1910s | #1160 |
| 1920s | #1461 |
| 1930s | #1440 |
| 1940s | #1516 |
| 1950s | #1623 |
| 1960s | #2082 |
| 1970s | #3620 |
| 1980s | #4743 |
| 1990s | #6970 |
| 2000s | #8624 |
| 2010s | #9996 |
| 2020s | #11749 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Ivey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ivey alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ivey in 2025?
- Ivey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ivey most popular?
- Ivey peaked in 1891, reaching #635 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ivey with classmates?
- Ivey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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