Yzael
Divine fire or spark from God, a name of Hebrew origin.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Yzael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yzael today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yzael births was 2021 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yzael. 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 Yzael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2021
8 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,201
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Yzael: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yzael 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 Yzael 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 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yzael
The name Yzael is of obscure origin, with no clear consensus among scholars regarding its linguistic roots or cultural background. Some theories suggest it may be a variation of the Hebrew name Izavel, meaning "God is my strength," while others propose it could have ties to ancient Sumerian or Akkadian languages.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding its etymology, there are a few scattered historical references to the name Yzael. In the 12th century, a monk named Yzael was recorded as residing in a monastery in northern France, though little else is known about his life or significance. Additionally, an Yzael de Montfort was mentioned in a 14th-century chronicle as a knight who participated in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
The earliest documented use of the name Yzael can be traced back to the 16th century, when a Spanish explorer named Yzael Cortés was part of an expedition to the New World. Cortés is notable for being one of the first Europeans to make contact with the indigenous peoples of what is now Mexico.
In the 18th century, Yzael Delgado was a renowned painter from Spain, known for his intricate portraits and landscapes. His works can still be found in various museums across Europe.
Moving into the 19th century, Yzael Baudelaire was a French poet and critic who was part of the Symbolist movement. Born in 1821 and dying in 1867, Baudelaire is remembered for his influential collection of poems, "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil).
It is important to note that while these historical figures bore the name Yzael, its overall usage and popularity have been relatively limited throughout recorded history. The name's rarity and enigmatic origins have contributed to its niche status in the annals of onomastics.
People
Yzael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yzael as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Yzael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yzael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yzael 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Yzael a common name?
We classify Yzael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yzael most popular?
The single biggest year for Yzael was 2021, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yzael is about 4 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 Yzael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yzael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yzael 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 Yzael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yzael 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 Yzael 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 Americans are named Yzael?
See how many people have the name Yzael on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.