Holding steady.
Popularity of Icy since 1880
Babies named Icy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1899, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Icy's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 88 |
| 1890s | 175 |
| 1900s | 178 |
| 1910s | 195 |
| 1920s | 212 |
| 1930s | 114 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Icy is an exceedingly rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1880, the earliest year of Social Security data. Despite its low overall usage, the name reached its peak popularity in 1893. In the most recent year with available data (2025), Icy did not rank among the top 1000 names and is estimated to occur in fewer than 1 in 1,000,000 births. The name's trajectory has remained stable over decades, with no significant revival. While its exact origins are uncertain, Icy's phonetic resemblance to the English word 'icy' likely contributed to its occasional use. It has no strong association with any state or region, reflecting its rarity nationwide.
Icy is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Old English 'īs' meaning 'ice', or could be a variant of Icey, a name that appeared in the 19th century United States. Its earliest recorded use is 1880, but the name has never been common. The name's spelling aligns with the English adjective 'icy', and it may have been chosen for its cool, crisp sound or associated imagery.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Icey
Sibling names for Icy
Names that share Icy's style, for a brother or sister.
