Izir
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "noble and majestic".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Izir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izir today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izir births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izir. 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 Izir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,137
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Izir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Izir 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 Izir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Izir
The given name Izir is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "izz" which means "might" or "glory". It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the early centuries of Islam.
The name Izir is thought to have been first used as a given name in various regions of the Middle East where Arabic culture and language were prevalent. It appears in some historical records and texts from the medieval period, though its exact earliest usage is difficult to pinpoint.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Izir was Izir ibn Hunayd, a 9th-century Arab physician and philosopher from present-day Iraq. He lived from around 808 to 873 CE and was renowned for his contributions to the fields of medicine and natural sciences.
Another notable figure with the name Izir was Izir al-Din al-Qassam, a Syrian religious leader and revolutionary who lived from 1882 to 1935. He played a significant role in the Palestinian Arab revolt against British colonial rule in the 1930s and is widely regarded as a martyr in Palestinian history.
In the 14th century, Izir al-Jazari was a famous Arab inventor and engineer who lived from 1263 to 1349 CE. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of mechanical engineering, particularly his innovative designs for clocks and other mechanical devices.
Izir al-Wazir was an Egyptian statesman and historian who lived during the 13th century, serving as a vizier (minister) under the Ayyubid dynasty. He wrote several influential works on history and governance during his lifetime, which spanned from around 1207 to 1269 CE.
In more recent times, Izir Semawi was an Indonesian politician and diplomat who served as the Governor of Jakarta from 1960 to 1964. He was born in 1911 and played a significant role in the early years of Indonesia's independence.
It is important to note that while the name Izir has historical roots and has been used by notable individuals throughout various periods, its popularity and usage have likely fluctuated over time and across different regions.
People
Izir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izir 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
Izir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izir 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 Izir a common name?
We classify Izir 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 Izir most popular?
The single biggest year for Izir was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izir is about 3 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 Izir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izir 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 Izir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izir 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 Izir 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 called Izir?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.