Itzel
Girl name · #359 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Itzel? In official American birth records, Itzel has been tracked continuously since 1977, giving it 48 years of documented American history.
Itzel is currently the #359 girl name in the United States — 850 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #492, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 2,118 girls born in 2025 was named Itzel.
The 48-year story
Itzel first appears in the Social Security records in 1977, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2005, when 976 girls were named Itzel — good for #328 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Itzel per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Itzel against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Itzel in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Itzel is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Itzel is most common
Geography matters for names, and Itzel is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Itzel is most common in CA (1.5 per 1,000), TX (1.1 per 1,000), AZ (1 per 1,000), OR (0.9 per 1,000), CO (0.8 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.7 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Itzel is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Itzel
Statistically, parents drawn to Itzel tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Isabel, Sarai, Anya, Fatima, and Malia.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Itzel | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 850 | #359 |
| 2024 | 828 | #377 |
| 2023 | 840 | #367 |
| 2022 | 636 | #497 |
| 2021 | 549 | #559 |
| 2020 | 518 | #568 |
| 2019 | 575 | #532 |
| 2018 | 536 | #576 |
| 2017 | 636 | #492 |
| 2016 | 656 | #478 |
| 2015 | 652 | #492 |
| 2014 | 753 | #425 |
| 2013 | 700 | #437 |
| 2012 | 731 | #428 |
| 2011 | 772 | #409 |
| 2010 | 764 | #413 |
| 2009 | 789 | #399 |
| 2008 | 846 | #383 |
| 2007 | 892 | #365 |
| 2006 | 857 | #377 |
| 2005 | 976 | #328 |
| 2004 | 879 | #359 |
| 2003 | 694 | #435 |
| 2002 | 659 | #442 |
| 2001 | 579 | #481 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Itzel?
In official American birth records, the name Itzel first appeared in 1977 (over 48 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 48 years.
Is Itzel a popular girl name?
Itzel ranked #359 among girls in 2025 with 850 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #492.
When was the name Itzel most popular?
Itzel peaked in 2005, when 976 American girls received the name (ranked #328 that year). Since 2005 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Itzel?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 2,118 newborn American girls was named Itzel. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.