US Popularity:20804
Origin:French
Meaning:Yew
The boy’s name Ives is of French origin and means “yew.” It’s derived from the Old French given name Yves, which was commonly given to boys. The yew tree was often used as a symbol of longevity and regeneration in ancient times, which may be part of the significance of the name. One of the most famous individuals with this name is the American modernist composer Charles Ives. There’s also Yves Saint Laurent, the renowned French fashion designer, whose name is pronounced similarly. Short and chic, Ives makes a stylish choice for baby.

Ives Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Ives is currently #20804 in U.S. births
Boy:Ives is currently #6757 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#20804
in 2022
- 1920
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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