Izell
Izell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pledging, noble, or unknown surname origin.
Origin and history
Izell is a rare masculine given name, historically used in the United States since the late 19th century. It likely originated as a surname of English or Germanic origin, or as a creative variant of names like Isell or Isiah. Today, it remains an uncommon choice with consistent, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
687 babies in the United States have been named Izell since 1880. It ranks #3989 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- GA (45.7 %)
- SC (30.4 %)
- FL (23.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 14 |
| 1920-1930 | 37 |
| 1930-1940 | 83 |
| 1940-1950 | 69 |
| 1950-1960 | 108 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 66 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 42 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Izell
- Izell Reese: American football player
Fun facts
- Izell has appeared continuously in United States birth records since the late 1800s, though it has always been rare.
- Like many modern male given names, Izell likely originated as an English family name before being adopted as a first name.