Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ivy.
National Rank (2025)
#39
All-Time Peak Rank
#36 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
82,713
Unisex Distribution4.0% Boy / 96.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Ivy Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Ivy
According to SSA data, Ivy achieved its highest historical rank of #36 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 5,343 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 104.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ivy scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+104.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,343Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
8yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:508
1890s:764
1900s:701
1910s:1,314
1920s:1,179
1930s:791
1940s:832
1950s:2,510
1960s:1,963
1970s:2,573
1980s:3,105
1990s:5,119
2000s:9,290
2010s:23,492
2020s:28,572
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesI-vy
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with I, a letter used by only 1.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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