Holding steady.
Popularity of Ivet since 1977
Babies named Ivet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Ivet is a rare feminine name, primarily used as a variant of Yvette. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977, but the name was used most frequently in 2000, with the highest usage in that year according to Social Security data. The name did not rank in the top 1000 for any year, indicating very limited but persistent use. The trajectory of Ivet's popularity has been stable but low, with occasional modest peaks. This name is most often chosen by families seeking an elegant yet uncommon alternative to more familiar forms like Yvette or Ivette.
Ivet is a feminine name likely derived from the French name Yvette, itself a diminutive of Yvonne, which comes from the masculine Yves. Yves ultimately originates from the Old French element 'iv' meaning 'yew tree' (Latin 'taxus'). The yew tree was symbolically associated with durability and rebirth in various cultures. Ivet emerged in the United States as a spelling variant of Yvette or Ivette, gaining modest use in the 1970s and 1980s, primarily among Spanish-speaking communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ivy, Vet
Sibling names for Ivet
Names that share Ivet's style, for a brother or sister.
