Eizen
A Hebrew name meaning "strong, brave, or valiant".
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Eizen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eizen today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eizen births was 2022 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eizen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eizen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
2022
17 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,239
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Eizen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eizen from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 63 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eizen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eizen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eizen
The name Eizen originates from the ancient Germanic language and culture, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period around the 5th to 8th centuries AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "eizin," which means "to be brilliant" or "to shine." The name was initially popular among the Germanic tribes that inhabited regions of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Eizen was a name commonly used by noblemen and warriors in the early medieval era, suggesting a connection to strength, valor, and brightness. While no specific historical records mention the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic origins and meaning imply a sense of admiration and respect.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eizen can be found in the Codex Manesse, a renowned collection of medieval German poetry from the early 14th century. In this manuscript, a nobleman named Eizen von Klingen is mentioned as a participant in a poetic contest, indicating the name's prevalence among the upper classes during that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eizen. One of the most prominent figures was Eizen von Rennberg (1320-1389), a German knight and military commander who played a crucial role in the Bavarian War of Succession. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him a reputation as a formidable warrior.
Another notable Eizen was Eizen von Wittelsbach (1455-1522), a member of the influential Wittelsbach dynasty that ruled over parts of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. He served as a diplomat and advisor to various rulers, demonstrating his political acumen and influence.
In the realm of arts and culture, Eizen von Rothenburg (1590-1648) was a renowned German painter and engraver renowned for his intricate and detailed works depicting religious scenes and everyday life during the Renaissance period.
Eizen von Halberstadt (1680-1745) was a German architect and urban planner who left a lasting legacy through his innovative designs and influential contributions to the development of cities in the 18th century.
Finally, Eizen von Eckart (1810-1876) was a respected German linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of ancient Germanic languages and literature.
These historical figures, spanning various centuries and fields, showcase the enduring presence and significance of the name Eizen throughout different eras and cultures, particularly within the Germanic regions of Europe.
People
Eizen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eizen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eizen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eizen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eizen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Eizen a common name?
We classify Eizen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eizen most popular?
The single biggest year for Eizen was 2022, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eizen is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eizen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eizen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eizen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eizen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eizen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eizen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Eizen?
Want to know how many people share the name Eizen? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.