Declining since 2022, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Izzie since 1891
Babies named Izzie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2022, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Izzie's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 134 |
| 2020s | 125 |
Meaning & origin
Izzie first appeared in U.S. records in 1891, its peak year, and has since seen a declining trajectory since 2022. The name's 1-in-100,454 frequency places it among rarer choices, often preferred as a friendly, informal variant of Isabel. Though not among the top names, its brevity and charm keep it in use. Top states where Izzie is most common are not concentrated in any single region, suggesting scattered popularity. Its similarity to more common forms like Izzy may contribute to its relatively low rank. As a diminutive given independently, Izzie carries the historical resonance of longer traditional names without the formality.
Izzie is a diminutive of Isabel, itself a medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. It has been used as an independent given name since the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
“Izzie” around the world
Where Izzie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Izzy, Issy, Izy
Sibling names for Izzie
Names that share Izzie's style, for a brother or sister.
