Ivylynn
An English feminine name combining "ivy" (plant vine) with "lynn" (lake, waterfall).
Name Census estimates that about 152 living Americans carry the first name Ivylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ivylynn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ivylynn births was 2022 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ivylynn. 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
152
~ 1 in 2,254,963 Americans
Peak year
2022
16 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,726
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Ivylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ivylynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 75 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
Ivylynn 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 Ivylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ivylynn
The name Ivylynn is a relatively modern name, combining the plant name "ivy" with the popular suffix "-lynn" or "-lyn." The ivy plant has been a symbol of fidelity and eternal life since ancient times, used in wreaths and decorations by the Greeks and Romans. The suffix "-lynn" is derived from the Welsh word "llyn," meaning lake or pond.
While the specific combination of Ivylynn is a recent invention, the name Ivy has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since at least the late 19th century. One of the earliest recorded uses was Ivy Compton-Burnett, an English novelist born in 1884 and known for her unconventional novels.
In literature, the name Ivy appears in various works, such as the novel "The Ivy Tree" by Mary Stewart, published in 1961. The book's protagonist, Mary Grey, is often called by her childhood nickname, Ivy.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Ivylynn was Ivylynn Pawlikowski, a Canadian actress born in 1971. She is known for her roles in films such as "The Shipping News" and "The Safety of Objects."
Another person named Ivylynn is Ivylynn Fowler, an American artist and photographer born in 1972. Her work has been exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States.
In the world of music, Ivylynn Mello is a notable figure. Born in 1985, she is a Canadian singer-songwriter and has released several albums and singles since the early 2000s.
Ivylynn Dorsey, born in 1990, is an American entrepreneur and motivational speaker. She has gained recognition for her work in promoting self-confidence and empowerment, particularly among young women.
Lastly, Ivylynn Harrington, an Australian author born in 1988, has written several novels and short stories, with her work often exploring themes of identity and personal growth.
While the name Ivylynn is a modern creation, it draws inspiration from ancient symbols and linguistic roots, combining the enduring symbolism of the ivy plant with the melodic Welsh suffix "-lynn." As a given name, it has been embraced by individuals from various backgrounds and professions, each leaving their unique mark on the world.
People
Ivylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ivylynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ivylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ivylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 152 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ivylynn 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 2,254,963 US residents.
Is Ivylynn a common name?
We classify Ivylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ivylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Ivylynn was 2022, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ivylynn is about 8 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 Ivylynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ivylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ivylynn 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 Ivylynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ivylynn 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 Ivylynn 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 people are named Ivylynn?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Ivylynn at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.