Total births
452
Boys' name · since 1997
Izek
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 452 babies named Izek, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10335
- among boys today
- 452
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Izek is the #10335 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 452 recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Izek recorded 452 times among boys since 1997, holding rank #10335 nationally today, ahead of 28% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #10335 among boys today
- 452 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 28% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Izek is currently the #10335 boys' name in America, more common than 28% of boys - 452 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10335
- among boys today
- 452
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 28%
- more common than other boys
Izek vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10335
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 28% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Izek was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
39 babies were named Izek in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Izek compares
452 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Izek's all-time total is 23% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Izek | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 452 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Izek's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Izek's full recorded timeline at 2012, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2019, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2013 peak of 39 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Izek at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#10,335
Active since
1997
Izek popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Izek by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Izek's strongest decade.
237 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Izek births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 15
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
157 births
- 2010s
2010s
237 births
- 2020s 43
2020s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 237 births (52% of all-time use).
Izek by state
Where Izek concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 79 | 17.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 7 | 1.5% |
California share of Izek's total US births 17.5%
Even split
79 of 452 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Izek? ▼
452 babies have been named Izek since 1997. It currently ranks #10335 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 39 births.
When was Izek most popular? ▼
Izek was most popular in the 2010s decade with 237 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Izek most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Izek are California (79 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Izek been used? ▼
Records for Izek go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Izek? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Izell, Izel, Izeah, Izeyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Izek's data
- Izek's decade-level peak was the 2010s (237 total births); usage has since declined to 43 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Izeks (79 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 Izek
Nearby Names Like Izek
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Izek
Izell Boy
#12486 687 births
Izel Boy
#4228 420 births
Izeah Boy
#11537 344 births
Izeyah Boy
#13078 298 births
Izekiel Boy
#3785 274 births
Compare Izek side by side: Izek vs Izell Izek vs Izel Izek vs Izeah
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1997–2025 (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. "Izek: #10335 Boys' Name - 452 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/izek. 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 Izek 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 June 2026.