Total births
2,347
Girls' name · since 1977
Kizzy
Kizzy has 2,347 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,347
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
2,347 girls have been named Kizzy since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kizzy has been recorded 2,347 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2021.
- 2,347 total births
- 1977–2021 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,347 girls have been named Kizzy since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2021.
- 2,347
- total births
- 1977–2021
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Kizzy was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
1,117 babies were named Kizzy in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Kizzy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kizzy's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 5% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 95%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 1,117, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kizzy at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Kizzy popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2021
- Peak year (1977)
- 1,117
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Kizzy popularity over time - boys
12 total births recorded since 1977 (Kizzy as boys' name)
Kizzy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Kizzy's strongest decade.
1,842 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Kizzy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
1,842 births
- 1980s 363
1980s
363 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s 38
2000s
38 births
- 2010s 41
2010s
41 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,842 births (78% of all-time use).
How Kizzy 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 Kizzy's total volume
Kizzy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kizzy by state
Where Kizzy concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 225 | 9.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 209 | 8.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 148 | 6.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 132 | 5.6% |
| #5 | Texas | | 129 | 5.5% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 128 | 5.5% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 119 | 5.1% |
| #8 | California | | 98 | 4.2% |
Louisiana share of Kizzy's total US births 9.6%
Even split
225 of 2,347 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Kizzy appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kizzy? ▼
Kizzy has been given to 2,347 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 1,117 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Kizzy most popular? ▼
Kizzy was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,842 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Kizzy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kizzy are Louisiana (225 births), New York (209 births), Georgia (148 births).
How long has the name Kizzy been used? ▼
Records for Kizzy go back to 1977, giving 45 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Kizzy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kizzie, Kizzi, Kizmet, Kiz, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kizzy's data
- Kizzy's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,842 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Kizzys (225 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Kizzy
Nearby Names Like Kizzy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kizzy
Kizzie Girl
1,752 births
Kizzi Girl
70 births
Kizmet Girl
42 births
Kiz Girl
39 births
Kiza Girl
#17207 32 births
Compare Kizzy side by side: Kizzy vs Kizzie Kizzy vs Kizzi Kizzy vs Kizmet
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, 1977–2021 (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. "Kizzy: Baby Name Since 1977 - 2,347 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kizzy. 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 Kizzy 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.