Ivory
How to say it: EYE-vuh-ree · /ˈaɪvəri/
English word for the creamy-white material from elephant tusks, from Latin 'ebur'; a color and elegance name.
Ivory was the 399th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 810 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #282 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #399 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 810 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,093 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #282 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum belongs to Ivory in the 2020s, its finest decade to date. It remains at its peak with continued ascent expected ahead.
What goes with it
Softly breathy and gentle, Ivory carries color and gemstone imagery. Everly pairs nicely alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ivory is about 1 in 171.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Ivory
- Ivory Latta (born 1984)American basketball player
- Ivory AquinoFilipina-American actress
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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