Rising since 1985, #1,796 for girls today.
Popularity of Ivie since 1882
Babies named Ivie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 |
| 1890s | 62 |
| 1900s | 60 |
| 1910s | 116 |
| 1920s | 105 |
| 1930s | 66 |
| 1940s | 72 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 221 |
| 2000s | 365 |
| 2010s | 594 |
| 2020s | 547 |
Meaning & origin
Ivie is a modern spelling variant of Ivy that has been in use in the United States since at least 1882, the year it first appeared in Social Security Administration data. It ranked 1,796th in 2025, when it was given to approximately 1 in 14,351 newborn girls. After a period of decline, the name has been rising in usage since 1985, and it reached its highest rank ever in 2025, suggesting a growing appreciation for this streamlined spelling. Ivie is most popular in Utah, Kentucky, and Alabama, reflecting a Southern and Mountain West tilt. Like its parent name Ivy, Ivie fits within the broader trend of botanical names that appeal to parents seeking a short, nature-inspired choice.
Ivie is a modern spelling variant of the name Ivy, which comes directly from the English word for the climbing plant (Hedera helix). The plant has been associated with fidelity and eternal life since ancient times, and the name came into use as a given name in the 19th century alongside other botanical names. The Ivie spelling emerged as a phonetic simplification and gained modest popularity in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Where Ivie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ivie” around the world
Where Ivie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ivy
Sibling names for Ivie
Names that share Ivie's style, for a brother or sister.
