Izeal
A unique name potentially deriving from Isaiah, meaning "salvation of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Izeal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izeal today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izeal births was 1980 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izeal. 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 Izeal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1980
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1980 SSA rank
#6,655
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Izeal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Izeal 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 Izeal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Izeal
The name Izeal has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language, derived from the root words "iz" meaning strength or power, and "el" meaning God. This combination suggests a meaning of "God's strength" or "strength from God." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the biblical era, around the 8th century BCE.
In the Old Testament, Izeal is mentioned as the name of a Levite, one of the priestly tribe of Israel responsible for maintaining the religious rituals and traditions. This reference provides historical context and suggests that the name may have been associated with religious or spiritual significance during that time period.
Throughout the centuries, the name Izeal has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Izeal ben Eliezer, a renowned Jewish scholar and rabbi who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his expertise in the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism, and his contributions to the study of Jewish law.
In the 16th century, Izeal Gonzalez was a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied the famous conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. Gonzalez played a crucial role in the exploration and conquest of the New World, and his name has been recorded in various historical accounts of that era.
In the 19th century, Izeal Barker was an American abolitionist and suffragist who fought for the rights of women and the abolition of slavery. She was a prominent figure in the anti-slavery movement and worked alongside notable leaders such as Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison.
More recently, Izeal Leavitt was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Utah in the early 20th century. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of Native Americans and was instrumental in the passage of several laws aimed at protecting their land and cultural heritage.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Izeal. While not an extremely common name, its rich historical and linguistic roots, combined with its associations with strength, power, and religious significance, have contributed to its enduring use over the centuries.
People
Izeal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izeal 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
Izeal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izeal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izeal 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Izeal a common name?
We classify Izeal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izeal most popular?
The single biggest year for Izeal was 1980, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izeal is about 43 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 Izeal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izeal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izeal 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 Izeal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izeal 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 Izeal 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 Izeal?
Find out how many people have the name Izeal on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.