Ivy is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10087 in 2025 with 7 recorded births. This places Ivy in the bottom 28% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 28 births ranking #3927. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 46.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 244,011 boys born was named Ivy. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Ivy is a crisp, elegant nature name with a classic and modern feel at once. It sounds bright, stylish, and very easy to love.
The name has been used for generations and returned strongly as short botanical girls' names came back into fashion. Its strength lies in minimalism and natural clarity.