Issie
A feminine diminutive form of the name Isabel or Elizabeth, derived from Hebrew meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Issie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Issie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Issie births was 1922 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Issie. 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 Issie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1922
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,468
Tracked since 1918
Gender
Gender distribution for Issie
Issie is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 5 (45.5%) were male and 6 (54.5%) were female.
Issie as a male name
- Ranked #4,468 in 1918
- 5 male births in 1918
- Peak: 1918 (5 births)
Issie as a female name
- Ranked #4,698 in 1922
- 6 female births in 1922
- Peak: 1922 (6 births)
Popularity
Issie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Issie from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 6 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
Issie 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 Issie 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 Issie
The name Issie is a diminutive form of the name Isabel, which has its roots in medieval Spanish and Hebrew origins. Isabel is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "my God is an oath" or "consecrated to God." The Hebrew Elisheva evolved into the Spanish Isabel through various linguistic and cultural influences.
During the Middle Ages, the name Isabel gained widespread popularity across Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal, where it was closely associated with royalty. One of the earliest and most notable figures to bear this name was Isabella I of Castile, also known as Isabella the Catholic (1451-1504), the Queen of Castile and Aragon, who played a pivotal role in the Spanish Inquisition and the unification of Spain.
The diminutive form Issie emerged as a shortened version of Isabel, likely originating in English-speaking cultures. While the exact origin of this particular diminutive is unclear, it became a popular nickname for Isabel in various regions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Issie. One example is Issie Reudor (1878-1966), an American vaudeville performer and actress who appeared in several silent films during the early 20th century. Another notable figure was Issie Ida Bauman (1888-1979), an American social worker and suffragist who was actively involved in the women's rights movement.
In the literary world, Issie Pearce (1906-1982) was a British author known for her children's books, including the popular "Bunny and Kitty" series. Additionally, Issie Granat (1915-1994) was a Polish-born American artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States.
Lastly, Issie Stein (1916-2004) was a South African activist and freedom fighter who played a significant role in the anti-apartheid movement, working alongside figures like Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Issie throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and contexts.
People
Issie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Issie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Issie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Issie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Issie 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 - US residents.
Is Issie a common name?
We classify Issie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Issie most popular?
The single biggest year for Issie was 1922, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Issie is about 0 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 Issie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Issie a female name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Issie in the SSA data are female. 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 Issie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Issie 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 Issie 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 Issie?
You can see how many people share the name Issie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.