Total births
197
Girls' name · since 1993
Itsel
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 197 babies named Itsel, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 197
- total births
- 1993–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Itsel sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 197 recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Itsel has been recorded 197 times among girls since 1993, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2011.
- 197 total births
- 1993–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
197 girls have been named Itsel since 1993, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 197
- total births
- 1993–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Itsel was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
29 babies were named Itsel in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Itsel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Itsel splits its recorded history at 2002: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2011 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Itsel at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Itsel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2011
- Peak year (1994)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Itsel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Itsel's strongest decade.
100 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Itsel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
100 births
- 2000s
2000s
86 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 100 births (51% of all-time use).
Itsel by state
Where Itsel concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 55 | 27.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 6.1% |
California share of Itsel's total US births 27.9%
Even split
55 of 197 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Itsel? ▼
197 babies have been named Itsel since 1993. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1994 with 29 births.
When was Itsel most popular? ▼
Itsel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 100 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Itsel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Itsel are California (55 births), Texas (12 births).
How long has the name Itsel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Itsel since 1993 -- 19 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Itsel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Itsuko, Itsue, Itsamari. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Itsel's data
- Itsel's decade-level peak was the 1990s (100 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Itsels (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Itsel
Nearby Names Like Itsel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Itsel
Compare Itsel side by side: Itsel vs Itsuko Itsel vs Itsue Itsel vs Itsamari
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Itsel: Baby Name Since 1993 - 197 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/itsel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Itsel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.