Izan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Izan is a Basque name meaning 'to be'. It has evolved from its modern Basque form to include some archaic variants. The name embodies traits of strength and identity and has gained popularity in recent years. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Izan is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Izan has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Izan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9859th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1353rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Izan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Izan"
Pronunciation
/iˈzan/
Origin
Basque
Etymology
Izan is derived from the Basque verb 'izan', which means 'to be'.
Meaning
to be
Language Evolution
Izan (modern Basque), Izana (archaic forms)
Historical Usage
Izan has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the Basque Country, as a modern and unique name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Izana, Izanai
Modern Popularity & Image
Izan is viewed as a contemporary and culturally rich name, often associated with strength and identity.
Famous People
Izan Guevara, Spanish motorcycle racer, Izan Aizpuru, Spanish artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Izan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Izan"
"Izan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9859th of 24088 | 88 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1353rd of 23106 | 1,642 |
Regional Popularity of "Izan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
62.03% 4629th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.38% 1808th/3984 |
35.10% 1575th/4487 |
17.65% 1204th/6822 |
16.92% 1062nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Izan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Izan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Izan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.