Ice
A cool or frozen interpretation of the word "ice".
Name Census estimates that about 46 living Americans carry the first name Ice. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Ice today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ice births was 2021 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ice. 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 Ice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
46
~ 1 in 7,451,181 Americans
Peak year
2021
15 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,413
Tracked since 2021
Gender
Gender distribution for Ice
Ice leans heavily male at 87.0% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ice as a male name
- Ranked #11,413 in 2024
- 6 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (13 births)
Ice as a female name
- Ranked #14,143 in 2021
- 6 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (6 births)
Popularity
Ice: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ice 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 Ice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 40 | 6 | 46 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ice
The name Ice is a modern English name that has emerged in recent times, likely within the last few decades. While the word "ice" has been in use for centuries, referring to the frozen form of water, its adoption as a given name is a relatively new phenomenon.
Ice does not have a direct etymological origin or cultural roots as a traditional name. It is considered a neologism, meaning a newly coined word or expression that has gained popularity and usage over time. The name Ice is thought to have been inspired by the physical properties of ice, such as its coolness, clarity, and ability to create a sense of freshness.
As a given name, Ice is not found in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its usage as a personal name is a modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century as a part of the trend towards unconventional and unique names.
One of the earliest recorded examples of Ice being used as a given name can be found in the case of Ice Cube, the American rapper, actor, and filmmaker born O'Shea Jackson Sr. in 1969. He adopted the stage name Ice Cube in the late 1980s, which contributed to the popularization of the name.
Another notable person named Ice is Ice-T, an American rapper, actor, and author born Tracy Lauren Marrow in 1958. He has been using the stage name Ice-T since the early 1980s and is known for his pioneering work in gangsta rap.
Ice Loves Coco, born Nicole Marrow in 1979, is an American model and actress who gained fame through her reality TV show with her husband, Ice-T.
Ice Spice is a rising American rapper born Isis Nafer in 2000, who has gained popularity in recent years with her unique style and music.
Ice Williams is a Canadian professional basketball player born in 1981, who played in several leagues including the NBA and international competitions.
It is important to note that while the name Ice has gained some traction in recent decades, it is still considered an unconventional and relatively rare name. Its usage is often associated with a desire for uniqueness and a connection to the natural world or a cool and refreshing image.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Ice
People
Ice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ice as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 46 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ice 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 7,451,181 US residents.
Is Ice a common name?
We classify Ice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 46 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ice most popular?
The single biggest year for Ice was 2021, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ice is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ice a male name?
Yes, 87.0% of people registered as Ice 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.
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.