Ivie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ivie has its roots in Old English, meaning 'ivy plant'. Its language evolution traces back from Old English to Modern English. Traits associated with the name include resilience and fidelity due to its botanical connections. There is no biblical relevance to the name, and it gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a feminine name. Notable variants include Ivy and Ivory, and it is currently perceived as charming and unique.
The name Ivie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ivie has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ivie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4108th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6350th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6502nd out of 7552 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2373rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3383rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5773rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8327th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6841st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3823rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2402nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ivie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ivie"
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪvi/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Ivie is derived from the Old English word 'ife', which refers to the ivy plant. The ivy is often associated with fidelity and eternity due to its climbing nature and ability to thrive in various conditions.
Meaning
Ivy plant
Language Evolution
Old English: ife, Middle English: ive, Modern English: Ivie
Historical Usage
Ivie gained popularity as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often used as a feminine name, reflecting a trend of using nature-inspired names.
Variants & Derivatives
Ivy, Ivory
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ivie is viewed as a charming and unique name, often associated with nature and resilience. It has a vintage yet fresh appeal.
Famous People
Ivie Anderson - American singer, Ivie S. Johnson - American educator and author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ivie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ivie"
"Ivie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4108th of 7545 | 59 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6350th of 6773 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6502nd of 7552 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2373rd of 9107 | 246 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3383rd of 9204 | 133 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5773rd of 12526 | 83 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8327th of 19264 | 69 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6841st of 27321 | 176 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3823rd of 35406 | 594 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2402nd of 30306 | 910 |
Regional Popularity of "Ivie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ivie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
78.32% 1853rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
88.26% 4044th/4582 |
- |
61.59% 4504th/7313 |
49.70% 3709th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
76.61% 3052nd/3984 |
- |
34.15% 2330th/6822 |
30.98% 1944th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ivie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ivie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.