Ivette
Meaningyew · French form of Yvette
- US rank
- #2,099
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #568 in 1991
89 babies were named Ivette in the US in 2025. It has climbed 71 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1945–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ivette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,051 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ivette, 89 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ivette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIvette first shows up in US birth records in 1945, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 80 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #568. Today it's #2,099, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowIvette was 2.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,905 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 18,051.
- TrendIvette has climbed 71 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,099. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIvette is a French form of Yvette, which means “yew”. Our records link it to French and Spanish roots.
About the name Ivette
Ivette is a girl name of French and Spanish origin meaning “yew”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Ivette for girls from 1945 to 2025, in 81 of those 81 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #568 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,099, with 89 babies.
Origin:French namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.5 | 220,264 girls |
| 1950s | 29 | 34,060 girls |
| 1960s | 108 | 9,256 girls |
| 1970s | 112 | 8,938 girls |
| 1980s | 80 | 12,460 girls |
| 1990s | 133 | 7,545 girls |
| 2000s | 95 | 10,521 girls |
| 2010s | 47 | 21,236 girls |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,324 girls |
Other spellings of Ivette
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Ivette
What does the name Ivette mean?
Ivette means “yew” in French, as a form of Yvette.
What is the origin of the name Ivette?
Ivette has French, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Ivette a boy or girl name?
Ivette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ivette?
Ivette ranked #2,099 for US girls in 2025, given to 89 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#568).