Frizell
A variant form of the English masculine name Frizzell, possibly of French origin.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Frizell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Frizell today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Frizell births was 1947 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Frizell. 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
- • The typical person named Frizell is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Frizells were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Frizell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1947
5 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1947 SSA rank
#3,928
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Frizell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Frizell 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 Frizell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Frizell
The name Frizell has its origins tracing back to the Old French language, with roots stemming from the Germanic tribes that settled in the region during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variant of the name Frissel or Frissell, which was a French diminutive form of the Germanic name Friedrich or Frederick.
In its earliest known instances, the name Frizell was predominantly found in northern France and the bordering regions of the Low Countries, where French and Germanic influences intermingled. The name's evolution can be traced through various spellings such as Frizelle, Frizzell, and Frissell, which appeared in historical records and documents from the 12th to 15th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frizell dates back to the 13th century, with a reference to a nobleman named Frizell de Montfort in the annals of the County of Flanders. While no specific details are available about this individual, the mention highlights the name's presence among the noble classes of the time.
In the 14th century, a renowned scholar and theologian named Frizell of Cologne gained recognition for his contributions to the study of medieval philosophy and theology. Born in Cologne, Germany, around 1320, he authored several treatises and participated in academic debates that shaped the intellectual discourse of his era.
During the 16th century, the name Frizell surfaced in England, likely brought over by French or Flemish immigrants. One notable figure from this period was Frizell Woodville, a merchant and explorer who embarked on voyages to the Americas in the late 1500s. Though few details remain about his life, his name is recorded in the ship logs and accounts of the time.
In the 17th century, the name Frizell gained prominence in Scotland, where it was adopted by several notable families. One such individual was Frizell Macintosh, a Scottish clan chief and military leader who played a significant role in the Scottish Wars of Independence against the English in the early 1300s.
Throughout the centuries, the name Frizell has continued to be used, though it has remained relatively uncommon compared to more widely adopted names. Other notable individuals bearing this name include Frizell Chambers, an English painter and engraver active in the 18th century, and Frizell Winterbourne, a British botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the 19th century.
People
Frizell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Frizell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Frizell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Frizell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Frizell 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Frizell a common name?
We classify Frizell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Frizell most popular?
The single biggest year for Frizell was 1947, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Frizell is about 79 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 Frizell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Frizell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Frizell 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 Frizell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Frizell 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 Frizell 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 are called Frizell?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.