Ivy
boy name#9714 in 2025Ivy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #458 in 1892, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#9714
rank today
#458
peak (1892)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #647 |
| 1890s | #638 |
| 1900s | #717 |
| 1910s | #817 |
| 1920s | #941 |
| 1930s | #1097 |
| 1940s | #1182 |
| 1950s | #1238 |
| 1960s | #1626 |
| 1970s | #2222 |
| 1980s | #3456 |
| 1990s | #4753 |
| 2000s | #7454 |
| 2010s | #6903 |
| 2020s | #5408 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Ivy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ivy alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ivy in 2025?
- Ivy ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ivy most popular?
- Ivy peaked in 1892, reaching #458 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ivy with classmates?
- Ivy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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