Itzel
Every Itzel since 1977 — 21,431 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Itzel
Itzel is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #359 in 2025 with 850 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 21,431 American babies have been named Itzel. Its peak came in 2005, when 984 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Itzel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Itzel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 850 | #359 | — | — |
| 2024 | 828 | #377 | 8 | #9,351 |
| 2023 | 840 | #367 | — | — |
| 2022 | 636 | #497 | 6 | #11,414 |
| 2021 | 549 | #559 | — | — |
| 2020 | 518 | #568 | — | — |
| 2019 | 575 | #532 | — | — |
| 2018 | 536 | #576 | — | — |
| 2017 | 636 | #492 | — | — |
| 2016 | 656 | #478 | — | — |
| 2015 | 652 | #492 | — | — |
| 2014 | 753 | #426 | — | — |
| 2013 | 700 | #437 | 5 | #12,872 |
| 2012 | 731 | #428 | 6 | #11,339 |
| 2011 | 772 | #409 | 5 | #13,058 |
| 2010 | 764 | #413 | — | — |
| 2009 | 789 | #400 | — | — |
| 2008 | 846 | #383 | — | — |
| 2007 | 892 | #365 | — | — |
| 2006 | 857 | #377 | 6 | #11,187 |
| 2005 | 976 | #328 | 8 | #8,598 |
| 2004 | 879 | #360 | 8 | #8,436 |
| 2003 | 694 | #435 | 9 | #7,488 |
| 2002 | 659 | #442 | 6 | #9,858 |
| 2001 | 579 | #481 | 8 | #7,827 |
| 2000 | 430 | #594 | 6 | #9,555 |
| 1995 | 343 | #634 | 9 | #6,114 |
| 1990 | 84 | #1,741 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,828 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Itzel in 2025?
Itzel ranked #359 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 850 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Itzel?
21,431 babies have been named Itzel in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Itzel most popular?
Itzel peaked in 2005, when 984 newborns received the name.
Is Itzel a boy or girl name?
Itzel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Itzel rising or falling?
Itzel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.