Izzi
A feminine diminutive of Isabel or Elizabeth, of Hebrew origin meaning "my God is an oath".
Name Census estimates that about 65 living Americans carry the first name Izzi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Izzi today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izzi births was 2013 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izzi. 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 Izzi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
65
~ 1 in 5,273,144 Americans
Peak year
2013
9 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,660
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Izzi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izzi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 33 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Izzi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izzi 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 Izzi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Izzi
The name Izzi is a diminutive form of the name Isabel, which originated from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." The name Elisheva is derived from the Hebrew words "El" (meaning "God") and "shava" (meaning "oath"). It is believed that the name Isabel first appeared in Spain during the medieval period, where it was popularized due to the fame of Saint Isabel of Portugal, who lived from 1271 to 1336.
Izzi is primarily used as a feminine name, although it has occasionally been given to males as well. The earliest recorded use of the name Izzi dates back to the 13th century in Italy, where it was likely a shortened form of Isabella or Isabel.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Izzi was Izzi d'Este, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was a member of the powerful Este family, which ruled over the Duchy of Ferrara and other territories in northern Italy.
Another historical figure with the name Izzi was Izzi ben Judah, a Jewish philosopher and scholar who lived in Spain during the 11th century. He is known for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics.
In the 16th century, there was an Italian painter named Izzi da Viterbo, who was active in the city of Rome. Some of his works can still be found in various churches and galleries in Italy.
A more recent example is Izzi Gizmo, an American author and illustrator of children's books. She is best known for her book series featuring the character Mimi, which was published in the late 20th century.
Lastly, Izzi Dillinger was a Swedish singer and songwriter who gained popularity in the early 2000s. Her debut album, "Dillydancer," was released in 2001, and she went on to collaborate with various artists in the Swedish pop and rock scene.
People
Izzi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izzi 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
Izzi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izzi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 65 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izzi 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 5,273,144 US residents.
Is Izzi a common name?
We classify Izzi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 66 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izzi most popular?
The single biggest year for Izzi was 2013, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izzi is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Izzi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izzi 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.