Ivyonna
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Name Census estimates that about 481 living Americans carry the first name Ivyonna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ivyonna today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ivyonna births was 2011 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ivyonna. 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
481
~ 1 in 712,587 Americans
Peak year
2011
52 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,571
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Ivyonna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ivyonna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 319 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ivyonna 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 Ivyonna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ivyonnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Florida, South Carolina, Texas recorded the most babies named Ivyonna, while North Carolina, Maryland, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ivyonna
The name Ivyonna has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, with origins dating back to the 5th century CE. It is believed to be a combination of the Germanic words "iv," meaning yew tree, and "onna," a feminine suffix indicating possession or relation.
In the early medieval period, the name was primarily found in regions inhabited by Germanic tribes, such as present-day Germany, Austria, and parts of France. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Frankish Annals, a historical chronicle from the 9th century, where it appears as "Ivonna."
Ivyonna gained popularity among noble families during the High Middle Ages, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. One notable figure bearing this name was Ivyonna of Swabia, a 12th-century noblewoman and patron of the arts, who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of her time.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in religious texts, such as the "Vita Sanctorum," which documented the lives of saints. Ivyonna von Bingen, a Benedictine abbess and influential composer, was a prominent figure who bore this name during this period (1098-1179).
As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In England, it appeared as "Ivonet" or "Ivonetta" during the Norman period, while in France, it took the form of "Ivonne" or "Ivonnette."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Ivyonna. These include Ivyonna von Habsburg, a 15th-century Austrian princess and patron of the arts (1401-1472); Ivyonna Gonzaga, an Italian noble and influential figure during the Renaissance (1492-1537); and Ivyonna Grimaldi, a 17th-century Monégasque aristocrat and philanthropist (1624-1701).
In the 19th century, the name experienced a revival, particularly in German-speaking regions. One notable bearer was Ivyonna von Bismarck, the wife of the famous German statesman Otto von Bismarck (1824-1898). Another was Ivyonna Schiele, an Austrian artist and model who served as a muse for the renowned painter Egon Schiele (1890-1918).
While the name Ivyonna has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy, reflecting its deep roots in Germanic culture and its enduring presence across various European traditions.
People
Ivyonna + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ivyonna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ivyonna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 481 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ivyonna 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 712,587 US residents.
Is Ivyonna a common name?
We classify Ivyonna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 485 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ivyonna most popular?
The single biggest year for Ivyonna was 2011, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ivyonna is about 12 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 Ivyonna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ivyonna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ivyonna 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 Ivyonna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ivyonna 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 Ivyonna 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 share the name Ivyonna?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.