Izetta
A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly related to the French "gisele" meaning hostage or pledge.
Name Census estimates that about 367 living Americans carry the first name Izetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Izetta today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izetta births was 1924 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izetta. 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
- • The typical person named Izetta is about 65 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Izettas were born before 1971.
People living today
367
~ 1 in 933,936 Americans
Peak year
1924
64 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
2020 SSA rank
#10,598
Tracked since 1884
Popularity
Izetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izetta from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 412 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izetta 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 Izetta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Izettas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. West Virginia, Kentucky, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Izetta, while Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Izetta
The name Izetta is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the medieval French name Isabetta, which was a diminutive form of the name Isabel or Elizabeth. The name Isabel itself is believed to have originated from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "consecrated to God."
Izetta gained popularity during the Middle Ages in various regions of France, particularly in the southern regions. It was often used as a pet form or nickname for the more common names Isabel and Elizabeth. The earliest recorded use of the name Izetta can be traced back to the 13th century in certain French historical documents and records.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Izetta was Izetta de Châteauneuf, a French noblewoman who lived in the 14th century and was known for her involvement in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Another notable figure was Izetta de Montfort, a 13th-century French countess and patron of the arts.
In the 15th century, Izetta de Valois, a member of the French royal family and daughter of King Charles VII, was a prominent figure during the Renaissance period. She was known for her patronage of the arts and literature.
During the 16th century, Izetta de Bourbon, a French noblewoman and member of the House of Bourbon, played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion as a supporter of the Catholic cause.
In more recent history, Izetta Jewel was an American actress and singer who lived from 1904 to 1980. She appeared in several Broadway productions and Hollywood films during the early 20th century.
While the name Izetta has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has maintained a presence in various cultures and regions, particularly in France and other parts of Europe. Its connection to the more prevalent names Isabel and Elizabeth has contributed to its enduring legacy and historical significance.
People
Izetta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izetta 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
Izetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 367 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izetta 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 933,936 US residents.
Is Izetta a common name?
We classify Izetta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,658 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Izetta was 1924, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izetta is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Izetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izetta 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.