Izzy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Izzy is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly derived from names like Isaiah or Isabel, meaning 'God is my salvation' or 'pledged to God.' It evolved through several historical forms and gained popularity in the late 20th century as a diminutive. The name conveys traits of friendliness and youthfulness, and it has no direct biblical background. Notable individuals with this name include musicians and athletes.
The name Izzy is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Izzy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Izzy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6100th out of 7545 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9671st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4860th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8741st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2455th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Izzy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Izzy"
Pronunciation
/ˈɪzi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Izzy is often derived from the Hebrew name 'Isaiah' or 'Isabel,' which means 'God is my salvation' or 'pledged to God.'
Meaning
God is my salvation, pledged to God
Language Evolution
Isaiah, Isabel, Isabella, Izzy
Historical Usage
The name Izzy gained popularity in the late 20th century as a diminutive for names like Isabel and Isabella, and has become a standalone name.
Variants & Derivatives
Isabel, Isabella, Izabella, Izzie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Izzy is perceived as a trendy, youthful name often associated with friendliness and approachability.
Famous People
Izzy Stradlin, guitarist of Guns N' Roses, Izzy Hale, lead vocalist of Halestorm, Izzy Brown, professional footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Izzy"
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 "Izzy"
"Izzy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6100th of 7545 | 15 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9671st of 24088 | 91 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4860th of 23106 | 238 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8741st of 35406 | 194 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2455th of 30306 | 886 |
Regional Popularity of "Izzy" 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) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
50.86% 2282nd/4487 |
- |
57.33% 3598th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Izzy" 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
66.44% 2647th/3984 |
74.95% 3363rd/4487 |
39.80% 2715th/6822 |
40.41% 2536th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Izzy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Izzy" 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.