Izzik
A masculine diminutive form of the Hebrew name Isaac, meaning "he laughs".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Izzik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izzik today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izzik births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izzik. 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 Izzik. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,001
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Izzik: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Izzik 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 Izzik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Izzik
The given name Izzik has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, which translates to "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." The name is closely associated with the biblical figure Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, who was born to them in their old age.
In the Book of Genesis, one of the foundational texts of the Hebrew Bible, Isaac's birth is foretold by God to Abraham, who initially laughs at the idea of having a child at such an advanced age. The name Yitzchak, and its variations like Izzik, signify the joy and laughter that accompanied Isaac's birth.
Historically, the name Izzik has been predominantly used among Jewish communities, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism written between the 3rd and 5th centuries CE.
Notable figures throughout history who bore the name Izzik include Izzik ben Yosef, a 12th-century Jewish philosopher and poet from Spain. Another significant bearer of the name was Izzik Luria, also known as the Ari (1534-1572), a renowned Jewish mystic and scholar who played a pivotal role in the development of Kabbalah.
In the 16th century, Izzik Abravanel (1437-1508), a Portuguese Jewish scholar and statesman, gained prominence as a biblical commentator and advisor to the Spanish monarchs. Izzik Lampronti (1679-1756), an Italian rabbi and author, is also remembered for his contributions to Jewish literature.
Another notable figure was Izzik Bashevis Singer (1902-1991), a Polish-American writer and Nobel Laureate in Literature, whose works explored the lives and experiences of Jewish communities in Poland and the United States.
While the name Izzik has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has been carried forward through the ages, transcending geographical boundaries and finding its place in various Jewish communities worldwide. The name continues to be a symbol of joy and laughter, embodying the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Jewish people.
People
Izzik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izzik as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Izzik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izzik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izzik 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 Izzik a common name?
We classify Izzik 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 Izzik most popular?
The single biggest year for Izzik was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izzik is about 14 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 Izzik in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izzik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izzik 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 Izzik still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izzik 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 Izzik 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 have Izzik as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Izzik on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.