Ivy
A nature-inspired, vintage name with Australian ranking history from 2009 to 2025.
Popularity of Ivy in Australia
2024 #12→2025 #15Down 3 places
Ivy ranks 15th for girls in the latest available Australian data (2025). Its best recorded rank is 7th in 2020. Since first appearing at 69th in 2009, it has moved up 54 places overall. In the latest year-to-year comparison it fell 3 places.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #15 |
| 2024 | #12 |
| 2023 | #9 |
| 2022 | #15 |
| 2021 | #7 |
| 2020 | #7 |
| 2019 | #13 |
| 2018 | #12 |
| 2017 | #16 |
| 2016 | #17 |
| 2015 | #17 |
| 2014 | #23 |
| 2013 | #17 |
| 2012 | #35 |
| 2011 | #43 |
| 2010 | #37 |
| 2009 | #69 |
Meaning
The name Ivy is commonly linked to the ivy plant.
In a nutshellIvy means “ivy plant”.
Origin
Ivy is usually described as an English nature name.
Origin in briefEnglish Nature Name
Quick answers
Questions about Ivy
Is Ivy a popular name in Australia?
Ivy ranked #15 for baby girls in Australia in 2025.
Is Ivy becoming more popular?
In the latest comparison, Ivy moved from #12 in 2024 to #15 in 2025, a fall of 3 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #69 in 2009 to #15 in 2025.
Is Ivy a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Ivy appears as a baby girl name.
What does Ivy mean?
Ivy is most commonly linked to the ivy plant.
What is the origin of Ivy?
Ivy is usually described as an English nature name.
Is Ivy short for anything?
Ivy is usually used as its own name. Nickname options include Ives.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2025
Last updated
2026-08-20