Izzy

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewRising fast Also a pet name
#2103 164in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the female given name Isabel, Isobel, Isabelle, Isabella, Elizabeth, Isidora, Isra, Izebel, Ismara and Isobelle.

Izzy is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a diminutive of Isabel, Isabella, or Elizabeth, all ultimately from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God.' Izzy has become a standalone name in its own right, beloved for its playful, zippy energy.

Izzy is the kind of name that skips down hallways — short, cheerful, and impossible to say without smiling. It has an enduring appeal as both a nickname and a given name, carrying a lifetime of names it could blossom into.

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Popularity Over Time

Izzy has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Izzy
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s491
2010s513
2000s76

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(19 years, 20062024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Izzy
YearBirthsRank
202491#2103
2023102#1939
2022138#1550
202199#1972
202061#2731
201963#2712
201870#2517
201760#2821
201660#2840
201555#3070
201448#3342
201339#3873
201247#3431
201130#4729
201041#3773
200926#5453
200823#6016
200715#8253
200612#9529

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Izzy as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Izzy has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 349 births since 1916.

#3717
Current rank
349
Total births
2024
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Izzy be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Izzy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2103. As a boy's name, it ranks #3717.

Izzy has two lives

Izzy, the baby name
#2103girls
1,080 babies
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Izzy, the pet name
#169pet name
610 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20062024) · Methodology