Holding steady.
Popularity of Ivalene since 1921
Babies named Ivalene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ivalene is a rare American coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1921. Its peak year came in 1931, after which usage steadily declined. By 2025, the name is virtually unused, ranking below the top 10,000. The trajectory of Ivalene shows a stable but very low level of adoption, with no signs of revival. The name was primarily given in the 1930s, fitting into the -lene naming trend of that era. Although Ivalene did not have any top states with significant usage, it reflects a creative, era-specific approach to naming. Parents choosing Ivalene today would be opting for a truly distinctive, vintage-inspired name with a soft, melodic sound.
Ivalene appears to be a 20th-century invention, formed by blending the name Iva, itself a short form of Ivy or a variant of Eva, with the fashionable suffix -lene (as seen in names like Marlene and Darlene). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1921 and saw modest use through the mid-20th century, peaking in 1931. The name reflects the American trend of creating melodious feminine names by adding -lene to existing short names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ivy, Lena, Iva
Variants: Evaleen, Ivylene, Ivalyn
Sibling names for Ivalene
Names that share Ivalene's style, for a brother or sister.
