Izzy
A diminutive of the female given name Isabel, Isobel, Isabelle, Isabella, Elizabeth, Isidora, Isra, Izebel, Ismara and Isobelle.
Every Izzy since 1916 — 1,562 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Izzy
Izzy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,903 in 2025 with 102 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,562 American babies have been named Izzy — about 76% girls and 24% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 164 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Izzy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Izzy 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 | 102 | #1,903 | 25 | #4,182 |
| 2024 | 92 | #2,087 | 30 | #3,730 |
| 2023 | 102 | #1,939 | 20 | #4,954 |
| 2022 | 140 | #1,534 | 24 | #4,355 |
| 2021 | 100 | #1,962 | 18 | #5,209 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,731 | 22 | #4,472 |
| 2019 | 63 | #2,713 | 16 | #5,662 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,517 | 15 | #5,885 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2,823 | 25 | #4,158 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,841 | 24 | #4,244 |
| 2015 | 55 | #3,070 | 14 | #6,108 |
| 2014 | 48 | #3,342 | 17 | #5,347 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,874 | 14 | #6,041 |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,433 | 10 | #7,771 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,729 | 10 | #7,710 |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,712 | 13 | #6,495 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,453 | 13 | #6,573 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,017 | 11 | #7,396 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,255 | 7 | #10,189 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,529 | 7 | #9,982 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,130 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,057 |
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| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,730 |
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Famous people named Izzy
- Izzy Stradlin Musician · b. 1962
- Izzy Brown Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Izzy mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Isabel, Isobel, Isabelle, Isabella, Elizabeth, Isidora, Isra, Izebel, Ismara and Isobelle.
How popular is the name Izzy in 2025?
Izzy ranked #1,903 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 102 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Izzy?
1,562 babies have been named Izzy in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Izzy most popular?
Izzy peaked in 2022, when 164 newborns received the name.
Is Izzy a boy or girl name?
Izzy is used for both: about 76% of babies named Izzy have been girls and 24% boys.
Is the name Izzy rising or falling?
Izzy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Izzy?
Well-known people named Izzy include Izzy Stradlin (musician), Izzy Brown (soccer player).