Ivett
A feminine name of Hungarian origin meaning "young vine or ivy".
Name Census estimates that about 672 living Americans carry the first name Ivett. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ivett today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ivett births was 2001 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ivett. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
672
~ 1 in 510,051 Americans
Peak year
2001
26 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,570
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Ivett: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ivett from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 213 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ivett by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ivett during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ivetts live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ivett
The name Ivett has its origins in the Hungarian language and culture, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a diminutive form of the name Ivana, which itself is derived from the Slavic name Ivan, meaning "God is gracious." The name Ivett gained popularity in Hungary during the 13th and 14th centuries, with various spellings such as Ivetta, Yvette, and Yvetta being used interchangeably.
One of the earliest known references to the name Ivett can be found in a Hungarian chronicle from the 15th century, which mentions a noblewoman named Ivett who was a prominent figure in the court of King Matthias Corvinus. However, the name's usage was not limited to the nobility, as it was also adopted by commoners across the Kingdom of Hungary.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ivett. One of the earliest was Ivett de Navarre (c. 1195-1258), a French noblewoman and the wife of Count Thibaut IV of Champagne. Another was Ivett de Leeuw (1370-1436), a Dutch painter and illuminator known for her intricate manuscript illustrations.
In the 16th century, Ivett Semmelweis (1518-1565) was a Hungarian midwife credited with pioneering the use of antiseptic practices in childbirth, which significantly reduced maternal mortality rates. A century later, Ivett Lepschy (1625-1692) was an Italian composer and organist who contributed to the development of the Baroque music style.
Moving into the modern era, Ivett Cuadra (1908-1992) was a Nicaraguan poet and activist who played a significant role in the country's literary and political movements during the 20th century. Her works often explored themes of social justice and feminist empowerment.
These are just a few examples of the diverse historical figures who have carried the name Ivett, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Ivett + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ivett: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ivett?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 672 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ivett going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 510,051 US residents.
Is Ivett a common name?
We classify Ivett as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 696 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ivett most popular?
The single biggest year for Ivett was 2001, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ivett is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ivett a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ivett in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.