How old is someone named Ivory?
The average Ivory is 30 years old.
Half of all living Ivorys are between 7 and 47.
When was Ivory popular?
Ivory is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 840 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 382 | 0 |
| 1910s | 936 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,336 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,225 | 200 |
| 1940s | 1,501 | 720 |
| 1950s | 2,040 | 1,400 |
| 1960s | 1,280 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 1,125 | 1,000 |
| 1980s | 1,877 | 1,800 |
| 1990s | 1,660 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 1,638 | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 3,854 | 3,800 |
| 2020s | 3,989 | 4,000 |
How many Ivorys are still alive?
About 17,000 Ivorys are alive in the US today. That's 75% of the roughly 23,000 babies named Ivory since 1880.
Most Ivorys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Ivory?
About two in five living Ivorys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Ivory an old name?
Somewhat. Ivory is older than 51 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ivory will be 28 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Ivory a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 72% of living Ivorys are women, and 28% are men.
The women average 21 and the men 51. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 90% of babies named Ivory have been girls.
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Ivory's name twin is Winston. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Winston's age curve is the closest match to Ivory's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Ivory
How old is the average Ivory?
The average Ivory in the US is 30 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ivory?
About 17,000 Ivorys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 23,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Ivory most popular?
In 2025, when about 840 baby girls were named Ivory.
Is Ivory a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 42% of living Ivorys, but the name spans several generations.
Is Ivory a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 72% of living Ivorys are women, and 28% are men. The women average 21 and the men 51. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 90% of babies named Ivory have been girls.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this