Ivette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Ivette originates from the French language as a diminutive of Yvonne, which itself comes from the Old French name 'Ivo', translating to 'yew tree'. Over time, it evolved through various forms before becoming popular in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking cultures. The name conveys elegance and femininity, with no direct biblical relevance, and has notable bearers in contemporary society.

The name Ivette is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ivette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ivette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1113th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 797th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 925th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1324th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2357th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ivette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ivette"

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Pronunciation

/iˈvɛt/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

Ivette is a diminutive form of the name Yvonne, which is derived from the Old French name 'Ivo', meaning 'yew tree'.

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Meaning

yew tree

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Language Evolution

Yvo, Yvonne, Ivette

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Historical Usage

Ivette gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine form of the name Yvonne, especially in French-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Yvette, Yvonne, Ivy

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Modern Popularity & Image

Ivette is perceived as a graceful and elegant name, often associated with femininity and charm.

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Famous People

Ivette Vergara, Chilean television presenter, Ivette Fuentes, Mexican actress

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ivette"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Ivette"

"Ivette" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 14347th of 16616 10
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1113th of 12526 1,617
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 797th of 19264 2,830
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 925th of 27321 3,101
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1324th of 35406 2,605
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2357th of 30306 927

Regional Popularity of "Ivette" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Ivette" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 100.00%
1556th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
63.13%
1406th/2227
19.18%
466th/2430
70.66%
2016th/2853
73.41%
2037th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
38.00%
1116th/2937
11.77%
410th/3483
28.03%
986th/3518
24.58%
994th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
33.27%
1226th/3685
19.33%
865th/4475
19.89%
1033rd/5194
8.94%
565th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
36.36%
1666th/4582
33.38%
1724th/5164
19.64%
1436th/7313
11.85%
884th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
62.80%
2502nd/3984
59.97%
2691st/4487
32.78%
2236th/6822
25.69%
1612th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Ivette"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Ivette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.