Izzy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
25% Masculine / 75% Feminine
Meaning:
Izzy is a diminutive of Isabella or Isabel, meaning 'God is my oath'.
Meaning of the Name Izzy
Izzy is a diminutive of the name Isabella or Isabel, which are derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath'. It is also sometimes used as a nickname for names ending in -izzy, such as Lizzie or Lizzy. Izzy is a popular and lively name with a touch of modernity.
Popularity of the Name Izzy
The popularity for the name Izzy peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 138 births, which ranked number 2,882 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Izzy had the most female births in 2022 with 138, which ranked number 1,537 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 25, which ranked number 4,104 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Izzy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 57 births to 161 births, an increase of 182.46%. Among males, Izzy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 23 births, an increase of 130.00%. Among females, Izzy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 47 births to 138 births, an increase of 193.62%.
Nationwide Popularity of Izzy
- 20 Year Trend of Izzy: 1510.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Izzy: 182.46%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Izzy: 130.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Izzy: 193.62%
Popularity of Izzy by State
For males, Izzy was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. Among females, Izzy was most popular in Southeastern states with 27 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 16 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Izzy. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 740 |
| CA | 5 | 2528 | 16 | 1512 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 602 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 934 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Izzy
- Total Births of Izzy: 179 (10.94%)
- Male Births of Izzy: 25 (8.69%)
- Female Births of Izzy: 154 (11.37%)
Given the upward trend of Izzy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.94% increase in total births, for a total of 179 births in 2024. Male births for Izzy have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 25 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.69%. For Females, births for Izzy have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 154 female births in 2024, an increase of 11.37%.