Ive
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,986 in 1921
0 babies were named Ive in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryIve first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1921, when it reached #2,986.
About the name Ive
Ive is a boy name of English origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with I and ending in “-ive”. US birth records list Ive for boys only in 1921, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1921, when it ranked #2,986 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1921, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ive
What is the origin of the name Ive?
Ive has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ive a boy or girl name?
Ive is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ive?
Ive is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1921. It peaked at #2,986 in 1921.