Ivy

♂ Boy

Pronounced EYE-vee /ˈaɪ.vi/High

Meaning: From the word ivy — Old English ifig, the climbing evergreen vine (a symbol of fidelity and eternity); here for boysMedium

In 30 seconds: Evergreen and enduring: Ivy is the climbing vine — a symbol of faithfulness. Mostly a girls' name; here for boys, it's fresh and distinctive.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom the word ivy — Old English ifig, the climbing evergreen vine (a symbol of fidelity and eternity); here for boys

U.S. rank (2025)#10087 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1925

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,460

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

Ivy comes from the word ivy — Old English ifig, the climbing evergreen vine, long a symbol of fidelity and everlasting life. Overwhelmingly a girls' name, it appears rarely for boys, which this page covers honestly.

It registers thinly for boys. Very rare for boys, the-ivy-vine at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Ivy, the evergreen climbing vine, symbolizes fidelity and eternity — overwhelmingly a girls' name, it appears rarely for boys, which we note.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Ivy — root etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ivy mean?

Ivy is the climbing evergreen vine, a symbol of faithfulness (Old English ifig).

How do you pronounce Ivy?

It's said EYE-vee /ˈaɪ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ivy a boy or girl name?

Ivy is overwhelmingly a girls' name; this page covers its rare use for boys.

How popular is Ivy?

Ivy is very rare for boys in the U.S.