Ivry

♀ Girl

Pronounced IV-ree /ˈɪv.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew ivri, 'a Hebrew; one from across (the river)'; also linked to the place Ivry; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Hebrew; one from across the river: Ivry is Hebrew. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'IV-ree').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew ivri, 'a Hebrew; one from across (the river)'; also linked to the place Ivry; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7725 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 153

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ivry comes from Hebrew ivri, 'a Hebrew; one from across (the river)' (the term from which 'Hebrew' derives); it is also linked to the place Ivry (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'IV-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, one-from-across-the-river at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Ivry comes from Hebrew ivri, 'a Hebrew; one from across (the river)' — a crisp, modern name (also linked to the place Ivry; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'IV-ree').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Ivry — routes layered

Variations

IvrieIvree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ivry mean?

Ivry is Hebrew for 'a Hebrew; one from across (the river)'; also a place; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ivry?

It's said IV-ree /ˈɪv.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ivry a boy or girl name?

Ivry is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Ivry?

Ivry is a very rare name in the U.S.