Ivoree
Derived from the word "ivory", a feminine name suggesting elegance and purity.
Name Census estimates that about 248 living Americans carry the first name Ivoree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ivoree today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ivoree births was 2021 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ivoree. 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
248
~ 1 in 1,382,074 Americans
Peak year
2021
51 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,465
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Ivoree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ivoree from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 137 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ivoree 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 Ivoree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ivorees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Mississippi, Ohio recorded the most babies named Ivoree, while Georgia, Ohio, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ivoree
The name Ivoree has its roots in the English word "ivory," which is derived from the Old French "ivurie" and the Latin "eburneus," meaning "of ivory." The name likely arose during the late Middle Ages or Renaissance period in England or France, reflecting a fascination with the luxurious and exotic material of ivory.
Ivoree was a relatively uncommon name in historical records, but there are a few notable individuals who bore this moniker. One of the earliest recorded instances was Ivoree Clements, an English merchant and explorer who traveled to the West Indies in the late 16th century. His accounts of the islands and their inhabitants provided valuable insights into the region's culture and natural resources.
In the 17th century, Ivoree Fairfax was a prominent figure in the English Civil War. Born in 1609, she was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentary cause and played a crucial role in organizing supplies and provisions for the Roundhead forces. Her courage and determination earned her the respect of both allies and adversaries.
During the Victorian era, Ivoree Browning (1820-1892) was a renowned English author and poet. Her works often explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition. Her anthology, "Poems of the Heart," was widely acclaimed and brought her fame across literary circles in Britain.
In the world of art, Ivoree Renoir (1854-1919) was a French Impressionist painter and the great-granddaughter of the celebrated artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. While overshadowed by her illustrious ancestor, her vibrant landscapes and portraits captured the essence of the Impressionist movement.
Finally, Ivoree Kincaid (1892-1967) was an American jazz musician and composer. Born in New Orleans, he was a pioneer of the early jazz scene and collaborated with legendary artists like Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton. His compositions, such as "Ivoree's Boogie," became staples in the repertoire of jazz bands throughout the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the name Ivoree throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
People
Ivoree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ivoree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ivoree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ivoree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 248 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ivoree 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 1,382,074 US residents.
Is Ivoree a common name?
We classify Ivoree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 250 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ivoree most popular?
The single biggest year for Ivoree was 2021, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ivoree is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ivoree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ivoree a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ivoree 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.
Is Ivoree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ivoree in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ivoree can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ivoree?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.