Itziar
A Basque feminine name signifying "flower, flowering place".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Itziar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Itziar today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Itziar births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Itziar. 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 Itziar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,467
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Itziar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Itziar 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 Itziar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Itziar
The name Itziar originates from the Basque language, spoken primarily in the Basque Country region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is a beautiful name with deep roots in the ancient Basque culture.
Itziar is derived from the Basque words "itzi" meaning "star" and "ar" meaning "between." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "between the stars" or "amid the stars." This celestial connection suggests that the name was likely given to children born under auspicious star alignments or during significant astronomical events.
The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 11th century, when it appeared in various Basque texts and manuscripts. It was particularly popular in the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia, where many villages and towns bear names with similar celestial references.
One of the most notable historical figures to bear the name Itziar was Itziar Lili Fernández (1949-2021), a renowned Basque poet and writer. Her works explored themes of identity, feminism, and the complexities of the Basque experience. Another notable Itziar was Itziar Munoa Barriola (1759-1833), a Basque noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the preservation of Basque cultural traditions during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
In the realm of religion, the name Itziar holds significance in the Catholic tradition. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Itziar, located in the Basque town of Deba, is a revered pilgrimage site that dates back to the 16th century. The Virgin Mary is venerated there under the title of "Itziar," highlighting the name's sacred connections.
Other notable individuals named Itziar include Itziar Aizpuru (born 1959), a Spanish actress known for her roles in films such as "Airbag" and "The Flower of My Secret," and Itziar Atutxa (born 1984), a professional cyclist and multiple-time Spanish national champion.
Throughout its history, the name Itziar has maintained a strong connection to its Basque roots, carrying the celestial symbolism and cultural significance of the ancient Basque people. Its enduring popularity serves as a testament to the rich heritage and traditions of this unique region.
People
Itziar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Itziar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Itziar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Itziar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Itziar 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Itziar a common name?
We classify Itziar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Itziar most popular?
The single biggest year for Itziar was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Itziar is about 19 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 Itziar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Itziar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Itziar 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 Itziar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Itziar 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 Itziar 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 Itziar?
Find out how many people have the name Itziar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.