Ivory
The surname is habitational from Ivry in Normandy, and in some cases patronymic from a diminutive of Ivor.
Every Ivory since 1880 — 23,114 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ivory
Ivory is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #378 in 2025 with 810 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 23,114 American babies have been named Ivory — about 63% girls and 37% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 840 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 Ivory stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ivory 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 | 810 | #378 | 30 | #3,693 |
| 2024 | 784 | #407 | 34 | #3,417 |
| 2023 | 587 | #519 | 28 | #3,934 |
| 2022 | 599 | #520 | 33 | #3,493 |
| 2021 | 538 | #566 | 28 | #3,855 |
| 2020 | 483 | #604 | 35 | #3,233 |
| 2019 | 531 | #574 | 39 | #3,073 |
| 2018 | 464 | #641 | 38 | #3,069 |
| 2017 | 468 | #631 | 50 | #2,543 |
| 2016 | 464 | #640 | 28 | #3,821 |
| 2015 | 396 | #718 | 36 | #3,183 |
| 2014 | 374 | #750 | 32 | #3,411 |
| 2013 | 299 | #864 | 33 | #3,291 |
| 2012 | 245 | #1,035 | 36 | #3,137 |
| 2011 | 150 | #1,493 | 25 | #4,028 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1,776 | 30 | #3,572 |
| 2009 | 117 | #1,834 | 24 | #4,205 |
| 2008 | 147 | #1,565 | 19 | #4,965 |
| 2007 | 130 | #1,691 | 28 | #3,731 |
| 2006 | 130 | #1,633 | 33 | #3,256 |
| 2005 | 148 | #1,438 | 33 | #3,115 |
| 2004 | 106 | #1,799 | 35 | #2,912 |
| 2003 | 146 | #1,377 | 34 | #2,876 |
| 2002 | 124 | #1,525 | 30 | #3,044 |
| 2001 | 147 | #1,305 | 35 | #2,711 |
| 2000 | 134 | #1,390 | 38 | #2,497 |
| 1995 | 91 | #1,629 | 41 | #2,038 |
| 1990 | 124 | #1,310 | 59 | #1,477 |
| 1985 | 134 | #1,084 | 67 | #1,142 |
| 1980 | 73 | #1,590 | 76 | #1,040 |
| 1975 | 30 | #2,579 | 69 | #988 |
| 1970 | 33 | #2,325 | 86 | #872 |
| 1965 | 27 | #2,316 | 88 | #792 |
| 1960 | 55 | #1,494 | 132 | #684 |
| 1955 | 51 | #1,414 | 143 | #622 |
| 1950 | 70 | #1,105 | 178 | #500 |
| 1945 | 56 | #1,042 | 84 | #660 |
| 1940 | 49 | #1,031 | 80 | #678 |
| 1935 | 51 | #967 | 73 | #715 |
| 1930 | 51 | #1,035 | 69 | #773 |
| 1925 | 52 | #1,055 | 70 | #789 |
| 1920 | 57 | #973 | 80 | #728 |
| 1915 | 45 | #995 | 52 | #861 |
| 1910 | 32 | #761 | 27 | #549 |
| 1905 | 20 | #834 | 21 | #500 |
| 1900 | 15 | #993 | 25 | #460 |
| 1895 | 13 | #913 | 16 | #517 |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,142 | 13 | #550 |
| 1885 | — | — | 8 | #735 |
| 1880 | — | — | 8 | #713 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ivory mean?
The surname is habitational from Ivry in Normandy, and in some cases patronymic from a diminutive of Ivor.
How popular is the name Ivory in 2025?
Ivory ranked #378 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 810 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ivory?
23,114 babies have been named Ivory in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ivory most popular?
Ivory peaked in 2025, when 840 newborns received the name.
Is Ivory a boy or girl name?
Ivory is used for both: about 63% of babies named Ivory have been girls and 37% boys.
Is the name Ivory rising or falling?
Ivory is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.