boy's name
Ives
EYEVZ (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 234
Ives is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1932, when 15 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1930s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1908.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ives Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 15 |
How Popular Is Ives?
In 1948, Ives was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #1000 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Ives Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ives
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ives Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ives over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ives
- English EYEVZ
Sibling Names for Ives
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ives — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ives
How popular is the name Ives?
In 1948, Ives was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #1000 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Ives a girl's or a boy's name?
Ives is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ives?
Ives has 1 syllable.
When was Ives most popular?
Ives peaked in 1932, when 15 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1930s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.