Total births
423
Girls' name · since 1903
Izella
Since 1903, U.S. Social Security records show 423 babies named Izella, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15382
- among girls today
- 423
- born since 1903
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
423 babies have been named Izella since 1903, making it today's #15382 girls' name.
Izella has 423 recorded births among girls since 1903, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #15382 as of the latest data, more common than 13% of girls, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 2025.
- #15382 among girls today
- 423 born since 1903
- 1910s peak decade
- 13% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Izella is currently the #15382 girls' name in America, more common than 13% of girls - 423 born since 1903, peaking in the 1910s.
- #15382
- among girls today
- 423
- born since 1903
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Izella vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15382
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 13% of names given to girls today.
1910s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Izella was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
21 babies were named Izella in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Izella compares
423 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
Izella's all-time total is 11% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Izella | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 423 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 48 | 19,840 |
Izella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Izella's SSA record in two at 1939 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1903, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Izella at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#15,382
Active since
1903
Izella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 123 years of records
Izella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Izella's strongest decade.
90 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Izella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
90 births
- 1920s
1920s
90 births
- 1930s
1930s
62 births
- 1940s
1940s
41 births
- 1950s 31
1950s
31 births
- 1960s 20
1960s
20 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
- 2010s 29
2010s
29 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 90 births (21% of all-time use).
Izella by state
Where Izella concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.2% |
Oklahoma share of Izella's total US births 2.4%
Even split
10 of 423 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Izella? ▼
Since 1903, Social Security records show 423 babies named Izella. Today it holds rank #15382 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 21 births.
When was Izella most popular? ▼
Izella was most popular in the 1910s decade with 90 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Izella most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Izella are Oklahoma (10 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Izella been used? ▼
Izella has been recorded in Social Security data since 1903, spanning 123 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Izella? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Izetta, Izel, Izela, Izelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Izella's data
- Izella's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (90 total births) through the 2020s (30) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Oklahoma records the most Izellas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma 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 Izella
Nearby Names Like Izella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Izella
Izetta Girl
1,658 births
Izel Girl
#2739 1,524 births
Izela Girl
#15958 143 births
Izelle Girl
55 births
Izellah Girl
50 births
Compare Izella side by side: Izella vs Izetta Izella vs Izel Izella vs Izela
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Izella
Bettina #15381
6,482 births · Peak 1965
Evon #15383
3,732 births · Peak 1954
Nessie #15380
97 births · Peak 1915
Henri #15384
659 births · Peak 1947
Loucille #15379
276 births · Peak 1920
Larena #15385
820 births · Peak 1974
Adena #15378
1,747 births · Peak 1975
Jeneva #15386
1,073 births · Peak 1926
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, 1903–2025 (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. "Izella: #15382 Girls' Name - 423 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/izella. 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 Izella 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.