Itzelle
Itzelle is a feminine name of Native American origin meaning "resurrected".
Name Census estimates that about 84 living Americans carry the first name Itzelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Itzelle today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Itzelle births was 2008 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Itzelle. 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 Itzelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
84
~ 1 in 4,080,409 Americans
Peak year
2008
12 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2017 SSA rank
#14,822
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Itzelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Itzelle from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 46 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
Itzelle 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 Itzelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Itzelles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Itzelle
The name Itzelle has its origins in the Basque language, spoken primarily in the Basque Country, a region straddling the border between Spain and France. The name is believed to have derived from the Basque words "itze" meaning "star" and "elle" meaning "little," thus literally translating to "little star."
Itzelle is a relatively modern name, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the late 19th century in the Basque region, although it remained relatively uncommon until the latter half of the 20th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Itzelle was Itzelle Abaunza (1892-1976), a Basque artist and sculptor known for her works depicting Basque culture and traditions. Another notable individual was Itzelle Urrutia (1912-1998), a Basque writer and poet who authored several collections of poetry celebrating the Basque language and identity.
In the 20th century, the name gained popularity outside the Basque region, particularly in Latin American countries. One of the most famous individuals with the name Itzelle was Itzelle Gutiérrez (1942-2012), a Mexican actress and singer who appeared in numerous telenovelas and films throughout her career.
Another notable individual was Itzelle Muñoz (born 1977), a Colombian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films in Latin America. Itzelle Sánchez (born 1982) is a Mexican actress and singer who has found success in both the entertainment industry and as a recording artist.
While the name Itzelle has its roots in the Basque language and culture, it has gained popularity globally, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, as a unique and melodic name with a meaning that resonates with many parents.
People
Itzelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Itzelle 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
Itzelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Itzelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 84 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Itzelle 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 4,080,409 US residents.
Is Itzelle a common name?
We classify Itzelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Itzelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Itzelle was 2008, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Itzelle is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Itzelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Itzelle 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.
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.