Ivey
Pronunciation: [ EYEV-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ivey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 692 babies have been named Ivey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ivey is past its peak , currently ranked #26,698 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,698
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ivey is also used as a girl name, ranked #788.
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About the Name Ivey
Ivey is a boy name .
Is Ivey a boy or girl name? Ivey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,698 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #788. Ivey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ivey is currently ranked #26,698 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ivey include Iverson, Iver . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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