Ivory Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
41% Masculine / 59% Feminine
Meaning:
Ivory means 'hard, white substance' and carries connotations of elegance and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Ivory
The name Ivory is of English origin and is derived from the vocabulary word 'ivory', which refers to the hard, white substance that makes up the tusks of elephants and other animals. Ivory has been highly valued throughout history for its beauty and rarity, often used to create exquisite works of art and luxury items. The name Ivory carries connotations of elegance, sophistication, and timeless beauty.
Popularity of the Name Ivory
The popularity for the name Ivory peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 595 births, which ranked number 1,018 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Ivory had the most female births in 2022 with 595, which ranked number 517 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1950 with 177, which ranked number 501 out of 4,195 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ivory has increased sharply over the last ten years from 281 births to 628 births, an increase of 123.49%. Among males, Ivory has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 36 births to 33 births, a decline of -8.33%. Among females, Ivory has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 245 births to 595 births, an increase of 142.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ivory
- 20 Year Trend of Ivory: 307.79%
- 10 Year Trend of Ivory: 123.49%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ivory: -8.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ivory: 142.86%
Popularity of Ivory by State
For males, Ivory was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. Among females, Ivory was most popular in Midwestern states with 165 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 74 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ivory. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 588 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 482 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 54 | 640 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 621 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 530 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 391 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 370 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 467 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 304 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 597 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 195 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 872 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 336 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 437 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 406 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 213 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 390 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 885 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 283 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 359 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 542 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 906 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 527 |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | 74 | 467 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 331 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 790 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 680 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 343 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 181 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ivory
- Total Births of Ivory: 681 (8.37%)
- Male Births of Ivory: 33 (-0.87%)
- Female Births of Ivory: 650 (9.28%)
Given the upward trend of Ivory over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.37% increase in total births, for a total of 681 births in 2024. Male births for Ivory have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 33 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.87%. For Females, births for Ivory have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 650 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.28%.