Ivo
Latinate form of a medieval name of Old French origin, from Proto-Germanic *īhwaz (“yew, bow”).
Every Ivo since 1894 — 854 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ivo
Ivo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,370 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1894, 854 American babies have been named Ivo. Its peak came in 1922, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Ivo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ivo 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 | — | — | 11 | #7,370 |
| 2024 | — | — | 19 | #5,137 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,329 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,518 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,425 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,959 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,563 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,635 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,151 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,332 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,839 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,787 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,118 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,447 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,329 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,836 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,929 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,916 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,036 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,646 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,331 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,709 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,489 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #7,941 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,642 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,622 |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,651 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,383 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,484 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,689 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,620 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,686 |
| 1925 | — | — | 17 | #1,966 |
| 1920 | — | — | 12 | #2,527 |
| 1915 | — | — | 10 | #2,532 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,408 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ivo
- Ivo Andrić Writer · 1892–1975
- Ivo of Kermartin Religious figure · 1253–1303
- Ivo Viktor Soccer player · b. 1942
- Ivo Josipović Politician · b. 1957
- Ivo of Chartres Religious figure · 1040–1115
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivo mean?
Latinate form of a medieval name of Old French origin, from Proto-Germanic *īhwaz (“yew, bow”).
How popular is the name Ivo in 2025?
Ivo ranked #7,370 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ivo?
854 babies have been named Ivo in the United States since 1894, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ivo most popular?
Ivo peaked in 1922, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Ivo a boy or girl name?
Ivo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ivo rising or falling?
Ivo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ivo?
Well-known people named Ivo include Ivo Andrić (writer), Ivo of Kermartin (religious figure), Ivo Viktor (soccer player).