Ivey
Every Ivey since 1880 — 6,720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ivey
Ivey is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #926 in 2025 with 282 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,720 American babies have been named Ivey — about 73% girls and 27% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 358 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ivey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ivey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 282 | #926 | — | — |
| 2024 | 358 | #789 | — | — |
| 2023 | 316 | #849 | 5 | #12,975 |
| 2022 | 185 | #1,287 | 6 | #11,415 |
| 2021 | 145 | #1,478 | 5 | #12,877 |
| 2020 | 138 | #1,538 | — | — |
| 2019 | 145 | #1,502 | — | — |
| 2018 | 103 | #1,930 | 7 | #10,081 |
| 2017 | 118 | #1,771 | — | — |
| 2016 | 142 | #1,568 | — | — |
| 2015 | 118 | #1,772 | 7 | #9,967 |
| 2014 | 88 | #2,161 | 6 | #11,258 |
| 2013 | 113 | #1,809 | 7 | #10,068 |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,170 | — | — |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,675 | 7 | #10,041 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,795 | 6 | #11,277 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2,737 | — | — |
| 2008 | 68 | #2,702 | — | — |
| 2007 | 64 | #2,836 | 6 | #11,468 |
| 2006 | 72 | #2,543 | — | — |
| 2005 | 67 | #2,566 | — | — |
| 2004 | 61 | #2,690 | — | — |
| 2003 | 65 | #2,508 | — | — |
| 2002 | 63 | #2,507 | — | — |
| 2001 | 64 | #2,447 | 8 | #7,828 |
| 2000 | 71 | #2,220 | 8 | #7,735 |
| 1995 | 68 | #2,013 | 6 | #8,209 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,312 | 7 | #6,718 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,556 | 6 | #6,086 |
| 1980 | 27 | #3,155 | 12 | #3,496 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,737 | 8 | #4,097 |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,351 | 14 | #2,555 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,488 | 16 | #2,031 |
| 1960 | 17 | #3,027 | 26 | #1,602 |
| 1955 | 21 | #2,429 | 21 | #1,703 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,133 | 20 | #1,677 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,240 | 21 | #1,469 |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,147 | 23 | #1,417 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,639 | 20 | #1,565 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,182 | 29 | #1,352 |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,237 | 24 | #1,555 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,315 | 29 | #1,362 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,313 | 33 | #1,134 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,378 | 12 | #957 |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,167 |
| 1900 | — | — | 8 | #1,003 |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,498 | 9 | #765 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,417 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #880 |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #778 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ivey in 2025?
Ivey ranked #926 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 282 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ivey?
6,720 babies have been named Ivey in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ivey most popular?
Ivey peaked in 2024, when 358 newborns received the name.
Is Ivey a boy or girl name?
Ivey is used for both: about 73% of babies named Ivey have been girls and 27% boys.
Is the name Ivey rising or falling?
Ivey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.