Total births
1,524
Unisex name · since 1994
Izel
Izel has 1,524 recorded births since 1994 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2739
- among girls today
- 1,524
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Izel currently ranks #2739 among unisex names in America, with 1,524 babies recorded since 1994.
Izel has 1,524 recorded births among girls since 1994, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2739 as of the latest data, more common than 85% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #2739 among girls today
- 1,524 born since 1994
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Izel is currently the #2739 unisex name in America, more common than 85% of girls - 1,524 born since 1994, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2739
- among girls today
- 1,524
- born since 1994
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Izel vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2739
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 85% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Izel was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
107 babies were named Izel in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Izel compares
1,524 Top 25% higher than 75% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Izel's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Izel | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,524 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 107 | 48 | 19,840 |
Izel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Izel's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 107, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Izel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#2,739
Active since
1994
Izel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 107
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Izel popularity over time - boys
420 total births recorded since 1933 (Izel as boys' name)
Izel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Izel's strongest decade.
741 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Izel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 36
1990s
36 births
- 2000s
2000s
370 births
- 2010s
2010s
741 births
- 2020s
2020s
377 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 741 births (49% of all-time use).
How Izel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Izel's total volume
Izel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Izel by state
Where Izel concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 593 | 38.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 193 | 12.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 72 | 4.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 37 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 28 | 1.8% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Washington | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Izel's total US births 38.9%
Even split
593 of 1,524 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Izel? ▼
Since 1994, Social Security records show 1,524 babies named Izel. Today it holds rank #2739 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 107 births.
When was Izel most popular? ▼
Izel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 741 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Izel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Izel are California (593 births), Texas (193 births), Illinois (72 births).
Is Izel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Izel is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,524 births, and as a boy's name it has 420 births.
How long has the name Izel been used? ▼
Records for Izel go back to 1994, giving 32 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Izel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Izetta, Izella, Izela, Izelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Izel's data
- Izel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (741 total births) through the 2020s (377) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Izels (593 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 Izel
Nearby Names Like Izel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Izel
Izetta Girl
1,658 births
Izella Girl
#15382 423 births
Izela Girl
#15958 143 births
Izelle Girl
55 births
Izellah Girl
50 births
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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, 1994–2025 (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. "Izel: #2739 Unisex Name - 1,524 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/izel. 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 Izel 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.