Ivory

Meaning of Ivory

The name refers to the hard, white material from elephant tusks, often associated with purity and elegance.

Ivory has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ivory

Ivory is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #378 in 2025 from #863 in 2013.

Notable people named Ivory

• Ivory Aquino
  Filipino-American actress
• Ivory Ocean
  Adult film performer
• Ivory Williams
  American track and field sprinter
• Ivory Crockett
  American football player
• Ivory Lee Brown
  American gospel singer

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Questions about the name Ivory

What does the name Ivory mean?

Ivory means the name refers to the hard, white material from elephant tusks, often associated with purity and elegance, and it comes from English origins.

Is Ivory a boy's or a girl's name?

Ivory is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ivory?

In 2025, Ivory ranked #378 for girls, up from #404 the year before.

When was Ivory most popular?

Ivory peaked at #378 in 2025.