UK girl's name
Ivet
A feminine Bulgarian name of unknown meaning.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ivet is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ivet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4684, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2012 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Ivet is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Ivet. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ivet ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 girls were registered as Ivet.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ivet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4684
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Ivet mean?
The name Ivet is of Bulgarian origin, derived from the Slavic root "iv," meaning willow tree or willow branch. It is believed to have emerged as a given name in the 8th or 9th century AD, during the establishment of the First Bulgarian Empire.
Ivet was initially a masculine name, but over time it became more commonly used as a feminine name in Bulgaria and other Slavic countries. The name's association with the willow tree likely symbolized grace, flexibility, and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ivet can be found in the historical chronicles of the Second Bulgarian Empire, which ruled from the late 12th to the late 14th century. The name appears in records of noble families and religious figures from that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ivet. One such person was Ivet Ivanov (1876-1942), a Bulgarian revolutionary and politician who played a significant role in the struggle for national independence and the establishment of the modern Bulgarian state.
Another notable Ivet was Ivet Lalova (1924-2005), a Bulgarian poet and translator widely regarded as one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century in her country. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her numerous accolades and awards.
In the realm of sports, Ivet Musovic (born 1984) is a former professional tennis player from Serbia, who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 62 in the world in 2008. She represented her country in numerous international tournaments and Grand Slam events.
Ivet Colovic (1926-2012) was a renowned Serbian actress and director, known for her performances in both theater and film. She was recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Yugoslav Drama Theatre.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ivet is Ivet Goranova (born 1975), a Bulgarian singer and songwriter who has achieved significant popularity and success in her home country and across the Balkans region with her unique blend of pop and folk music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ivet over time
The chart below shows babies named Ivet registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ivet, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ivet by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ivet was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5442 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Ivet
- Isabella 58,822
- Isla 51,854
- Isabelle 46,163
- Imogen 33,758
- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
- Iona 3,682
FAQ
Ivet: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ivet in the UK right now?
In 2018, Ivet was ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ivet most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Ivet in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ivet?
A feminine Bulgarian name of unknown meaning.
How many people are called Ivet in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Ivet across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.