Izaya: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	77	8	–	#2,688
2000s	533	53	+592%	#1,730
2010s	359	36	-33%	#2,298
2020s (to 2025)	117	20	-46%	#4,156

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

1990s

–

#2,688

2000s

533

+592%

#1,730

2010s

359

-33%

#2,298

2020s (to 2025)

117

-46%

#4,156

The story of Izaya

Izaya is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,886 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1996, 1,086 American babies have been named Izaya. Its peak came in 2006, when 81 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Izaya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Izaya?

The median living Izaya is about 17 years old; half are between 11 and 21. An estimated 1,100 people named Izaya are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Izaya year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	10	#7,886
2024	19	#5,139
2023	26	#4,156
2022	23	#4,487
2021	19	#5,001
2020	20	#4,770
2019	27	#3,939
2018	19	#4,998
2017	25	#4,157
2016	31	#3,560
2015	25	#4,123
2014	36	#3,116
2013	43	#2,732
2012	49	#2,534
2011	48	#2,562
2010	56	#2,298
2009	45	#2,720
2008	54	#2,391
2007	70	#2,006
2006	81	#1,730
2005	47	#2,448
2004	59	#2,035
2003	47	#2,292
2002	49	#2,170
2001	38	#2,543
2000	43	#2,268
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1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Izaya, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Izaya?

The median living Izaya is about 17 years old. Half of all living Izayas are between 11 and 21 years old.

How many people named Izaya are alive today?

An estimated 1,100 people named Izaya are alive in the United States, based on 1,086 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Izaya in 2025?

Izaya ranked #7,886 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Izaya?

1,086 babies have been named Izaya in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Izaya most popular?

Izaya peaked in 2006, when 81 newborns received the name.

Is Izaya a boy or girl name?

Izaya is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Izaya rising or falling?

Izaya is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Izaya popularity over time

The story of Izaya

How old are people named Izaya?

Izaya year by year

Frequently asked questions

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