Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Izell

Name: Popularity of the name Izell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Izell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#1,701 (1950)

Total Babies

687

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1921

Last Year

1913

Peak Year

#2827

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Izell

Izell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 19 Izells were born — ranking #1,701 that year. As of 2026, Izell ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 687 Izells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Izell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Izell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Isil
Ezell
Uzzell
Istle
Isel
Ezel
Ezzell
Icel
Esile
Easel
Azul
Azel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Izell

What does the name Izell mean?

Izell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Izell in 2026?

In 2026, Izell ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Izell most popular?

Izell reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #1,701 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Izell most popular?

Izell has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Florida, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Izell.

Is Izell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Izell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Izell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Izell include Arion, Jahaziel, Nevan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Izell

Izell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 687 births in the dataset. Izell's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #1,701. Use the chart and map above to compare Izell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.