Ives Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Norman French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Norman French name Ivo, meaning 'yew', with connotations of eternal life.
Meaning of the Name Ives
Ives is a name of Norman French origin. It is derived from the Old French name Ivo, which itself comes from the Germanic element 'iv', meaning 'yew'. The yew tree was associated with immortality in ancient times, and the name Ives may therefore carry connotations of eternal life. In the Middle Ages, the name was popular among the Norman nobility, and it eventually spread to other parts of Europe.
Popularity of the Name Ives
The popularity for the name Ives peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 8 births, which ranked number 19,778 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Ives had the most male births in 2020 with 8, which ranked number 8,715 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Ives has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%. Among males, Ives has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 7 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ives
- 20 Year Trend of Ives: 40.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Ives: 16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ives: 16.67%
Popularity of Ives by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ives. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ives in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ives is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ives
- Total Births of Ives: 7 (1.55%)
- Male Births of Ives: 7 (1.55%)
Given the upward trend of Ives over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.55% increase in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Ives have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.