Ivy is one of the most popular baby names in the UK, ranked #5 in 2024. With 1,956 babies given this name, your child will likely be the only Ivy in their class — but in a school of 600, expect around ~1.0 others.
Origin & Meaning
English — The ivy plant; fidelity
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UK Rank 2024
#5
US Rank #36
About the Name Ivy
Ivy is holding steady in the rankings at #5. It reached its peak of #5 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 13 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Etymologically, Ivy comes from English, where it means "The ivy plant; fidelity". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Ivy is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #36 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ivy
Probably not in their specific class, but possible. With around 1,956 UK babies named Ivy per year, your child will likely be the only Ivy in her class. In a school of 600, however, expect to find around ~1.0 others.
Ivy has held a stable position around #5 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #5 in 2021 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Ivy has English origins and means "The ivy plant; fidelity". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Ivy include: Ivy Calvin — Ivy Lammar Calvin is an American former professional football fullback, linebacker and mixed martial artist who played for the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena...; Ivy Wolk — Ivy Wolk is an American actress, comedian and writer..
Ivy ranks #36 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,956
UK babies named Ivy (2024)
~0.1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~1.0
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ivy
Likely around 1 other Ivy in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Ivy
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Ivy Lammar Calvin is an American former professional football fullback, linebacker and mixed martial artist who played for the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League in 1995. He is perhaps best known for being on the main cast of A&E's Storage Wars since 2012.
Ivy Wolk is an American actress, comedian and writer. She is known for her roles as Tellulah on the Freeform series Everything's Gonna Be Okay, as Crystal in Anora and Diana in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.