Izavion
A unique invented name potentially combining elements meaning "God" and "bird".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Izavion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izavion today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izavion births was 2007 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izavion. 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 Izavion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2007
7 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#10,187
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Izavion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Izavion 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 Izavion 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Izavion
The given name Izavion is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It does not appear to have a clear linguistic or cultural lineage, and its derivation remains uncertain.
One plausible theory suggests that Izavion is a creative blend of the names Isaac and Javion. Isaac is a Hebrew name meaning "he will laugh," while Javion is an African-American name with roots in the Swahili language, meaning "gift from God." If this hypothesis is accurate, Izavion could be interpreted as a harmonious fusion of these two cultural and linguistic traditions, symbolizing joy and divine blessing.
Another speculation proposes that Izavion is a variant of the name Izavier, which itself is a modern invention inspired by the French name Xavier. In this case, the name might be a playful rearrangement of letters and sounds, without a specific linguistic or cultural origin.
Despite its enigmatic beginnings, the name Izavion has gained some traction in recent decades, particularly in the United States. While no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name have been discovered, a few notable individuals have borne this unique moniker.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Izavion is Izavion Sumpter, an American football player born in 1997. Hailing from South Carolina, Sumpter played as a defensive back for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.
Another individual with this name is Izavion Miller, an American actor and model born in 2005. Miller has appeared in various television commercials and has gained a following on social media platforms.
In the music realm, Izavion Lashore is an up-and-coming rapper and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. Born in 1998, Lashore has released several singles and gained recognition in the local hip-hop scene.
Izavion Roach, born in 2003, is a promising young basketball player from Ohio. He has garnered attention for his skills on the court and has received offers from several collegiate programs.
Lastly, Izavion Whitfield, born in 2001, is an American track and field athlete specializing in sprinting events. Whitfield has achieved notable success in high school competitions and aims to continue his athletic career at the collegiate level.
While the name Izavion may be relatively new and its origins uncertain, it has already left its mark on various fields, from sports to entertainment, showcasing the diversity and creativity of modern naming practices.
People
Izavion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izavion 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
Izavion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izavion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izavion 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Izavion a common name?
We classify Izavion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izavion most popular?
The single biggest year for Izavion was 2007, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izavion 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 Izavion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izavion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izavion 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 Izavion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izavion 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 Izavion 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 named Izavion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.