Ivy

Meaning of Ivy

Refers to the ivy plant, known for clinging and symbolizing fidelity.

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

Popularity of Ivy

Ivy has held fairly steady, sitting around #39 in 2025 after peaking at #36 in 2024.

Notable people named Ivy

• Ivy Queen
  Puerto Rican reggaeton artist
• Ivy Levan
  Swedish singer and model
• Ivy Latimer
  Australian actress
• Ivy Quainoo
  German singer
• Ivy Baker Priest
  U.S. Treasurer

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Questions about the name Ivy

What does the name Ivy mean?

Ivy means refers to the ivy plant, known for clinging and symbolizing fidelity, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Ivy?

In 2025, Ivy ranked #39 for girls, down from #36 the year before.

When was Ivy most popular?

Ivy peaked at #36 in 2024.