Ivy is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5,347 babies in the United States.
Ivy at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
About the name Ivy
Ivy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Ivy first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 81,003 babies since 1880, including 5,347 in 2024.
The meaning of Ivy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Ivy a boy or girl name?
Ivy is a unisex name. In 2024, 5,347 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Ivy?
Ivy comes from the English & American tradition.
How popular is the name Ivy?
Ivy is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 81,003 babies since 1880.
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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.