Izel
Every Izel since 1933 — 1,944 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Izel
Izel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,836 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1933, 1,944 American babies have been named Izel — about 78% girls and 22% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2011, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Izel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Izel 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 | 60 | #2,836 | 30 | #3,694 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,732 | 25 | #4,245 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,866 | 23 | #4,519 |
| 2022 | 71 | #2,515 | 20 | #4,915 |
| 2021 | 76 | #2,373 | 25 | #4,156 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,247 | 15 | #5,814 |
| 2019 | 52 | #3,110 | 6 | #11,308 |
| 2018 | 46 | #3,415 | 12 | #6,869 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,112 | 6 | #11,308 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,300 | 7 | #10,081 |
| 2015 | 82 | #2,286 | 11 | #7,257 |
| 2014 | 87 | #2,184 | 12 | #6,803 |
| 2013 | 98 | #1,995 | 19 | #4,866 |
| 2012 | 90 | #2,122 | 15 | #5,816 |
| 2011 | 107 | #1,878 | 20 | #4,730 |
| 2010 | 78 | #2,412 | 22 | #4,420 |
| 2009 | 79 | #2,435 | 7 | #10,276 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,868 | 13 | #6,553 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,265 | 14 | #6,039 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,434 | 15 | #5,627 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,837 | 11 | #6,818 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,121 | 14 | #5,596 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,007 | 6 | #10,064 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,578 | 10 | #6,729 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,074 | 5 | #11,250 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,314 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,039 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,653 |
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Famous people named Izel
- İzel Singer · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Izel in 2025?
Izel ranked #2,836 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Izel?
1,944 babies have been named Izel in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Izel most popular?
Izel peaked in 2011, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Izel a boy or girl name?
Izel is used for both: about 78% of babies named Izel have been girls and 22% boys.
Is the name Izel rising or falling?
Izel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Izel?
Well-known people named Izel include İzel (singer).