IVORY
The meaning of the unisex name Ivory is WHITE: PURE. REFERENCE TO CREAMY-WHITE COLOR OF IVORY: OR TO THE HARD TUSK USED FOR CARVING FINE ART AND JEWELRY..
Details on IVORY:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- White: pure. reference to creamy-white color of ivory: or to the hard tusk used for carving fine art and jewelry
- Popularity for Girl:
- 815th in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 7,630th in the USA (top 25%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
784 births
IVORY as a GIRL in 2024
34 births
IVORY as a BOY in 2024
The meaning(s) of IVORY:
The name Ivory is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Ivory is: White; pure. Reference to creamy-white color of ivory; or to the hard tusk used for carving fine art and jewelry.
The name Ivory is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Ivory is: White; pure. Reference to creamy-white color of ivory; or to the hard tusk used for carving fine art and jewelry.
USA SSA birth(s) for IVORY:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name IVORY
IVORY as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 784 births |
| 2023 | 585 births |
| 2022 | 598 births |
| 2021 | 538 births |
| 2020 | 483 births |
| 2019 | 530 births |
| 2018 | 464 births |
| 2017 | 464 births |
| 2016 | 459 births |
| 2015 | 394 births |
| 2014 | 371 births |
| 2013 | 297 births |
| 2012 | 244 births |
| 2011 | 149 births |
| 2010 | 115 births |
| 2009 | 117 births |
IVORY as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 births |
| 2023 | 28 births |
| 2022 | 33 births |
| 2021 | 28 births |
| 2020 | 35 births |
| 2019 | 39 births |
| 2018 | 38 births |
| 2017 | 48 births |
| 2016 | 27 births |
| 2015 | 36 births |
| 2014 | 32 births |
| 2013 | 33 births |
| 2012 | 36 births |
| 2011 | 25 births |
| 2010 | 30 births |
| 2009 | 24 births |
About the name IVORY
Ivory, a name that evokes the smooth, luminous sheen of the treasured material, carries with it a richness steeped in history and culture. Derived from the Latin word "ebur," meaning "ivory" or "elephant tusk," the name reflects purity and beauty, often symbolizing innocence and elegance. In various cultures, ivory is associated with wisdom and strength, making it a name that resonates with grace and resilience. It finds popularity in English-speaking countries, where it is often embraced for its soft, melodic sound, and is also charmingly used in French-speaking regions, embodying a chic sophistication. The name evokes images of sunlit landscapes, from the rolling hills of the English countryside to the vibrant markets of North Africa, where ivory has long been celebrated as a symbol of artistry and craft. In choosing the name Ivory, one embraces a legacy that is not only visually striking but also steeped in meaning, a gentle reminder of the delicate balance between beauty and the natural world.
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