Kizzey
A diminutive form of the English name Keziah or Kezia.
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Kizzey. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kizzey today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kizzey births was 1977 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kizzey. 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 Kizzey. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1977
17 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1978 SSA rank
#8,068
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Kizzey: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kizzey 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 Kizzey 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 | 24 | 24 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kizzey
The name Kizzey is believed to have originated from the Old English word "kizze," which means "to kiss." It first appeared in written records during the Anglo-Saxon period, around the 5th to 11th centuries AD. The name was likely derived from a nickname or pet name given to a particularly affectionate or loving person.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kizzey was a minor noblewoman named Kizzey of Mercia, who lived in the 8th century AD. She was known for her charitable works and efforts to assist the poor and needy in her community.
In the 12th century, a monk named Kizzey of Canterbury gained recognition for his illuminated manuscripts and beautiful calligraphy. His works were highly prized and can still be found in various collections around the world.
During the 16th century, a renowned herbalist and healer named Kizzey Woodhall was noted for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies. She is credited with pioneering several groundbreaking treatments and her writings were widely circulated among other practitioners of her time.
In the 18th century, Kizzey Abernathy was a well-known British author and poet. Born in 1725, her works often explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition. She is particularly remembered for her collection of romantic poems titled "Kisses from the Heart."
Another notable figure was Kizzey Fairchild, a 19th-century American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Born in 1818, she was a passionate advocate for the abolition of slavery and worked tirelessly to promote equal rights and opportunities for women.
While the name Kizzey has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and communities.
People
Kizzey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kizzey 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
Kizzey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kizzey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kizzey 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Kizzey a common name?
We classify Kizzey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kizzey most popular?
The single biggest year for Kizzey was 1977, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kizzey is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kizzey a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kizzey 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.