Kezzy
Diminutive form of Keziah, a Hebrew name meaning "cassia tree".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Kezzy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kezzy today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kezzy births was 1977 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kezzy. 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 Kezzy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1977
9 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,578
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Kezzy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kezzy 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 Kezzy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 9 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kezzy
The name Kezzy is believed to have originated from the Gaelic language spoken in Ireland and Scotland. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 9th to 11th centuries. Kezzy is thought to be a diminutive or pet form of the name Kezia, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Keziah, meaning "cassia tree" or "cinnamon."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kezzy can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The entry from the year 1038 mentions a woman named "Kezzy ingen Cathusaigh," which translates to "Kezzy, daughter of Cathasach."
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Kezzy O'Doherty was recorded as a prominent member of the O'Doherty clan in County Donegal, Ireland. She is said to have played a significant role in the clan's struggles against the English during the Nine Years' War from 1593 to 1603.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kezzy was Kezzy McLeod, a Scottish chieftain from the Isle of Skye who lived in the late 17th century. She is remembered for her leadership during the Jacobite risings, when she rallied support for the cause of restoring the Stuart monarchy.
In the 18th century, Kezzy Cunningham, born in 1712, was a renowned Scottish poet and songwriter. Her works, often inspired by the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands, were widely celebrated during her lifetime.
Moving into the 19th century, Kezzy Bingham, born in 1823, was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Ireland. She founded several schools and played a significant role in promoting educational opportunities for girls and women.
While the name Kezzy may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to various cultures and languages make it a unique and intriguing choice for a given name.
People
Kezzy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kezzy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kezzy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kezzy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kezzy 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Kezzy a common name?
We classify Kezzy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kezzy most popular?
The single biggest year for Kezzy was 1977, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kezzy is about 50 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 Kezzy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kezzy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kezzy 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.
Is Kezzy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kezzy 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 Kezzy 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 common is the name Kezzy?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Kezzy at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.