Kizzy
From a pet form of Kezia. Explained as a Mandinka name by Alex Haley in Roots (1976).
Every Kizzy since 1977 — 2,359 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kizzy
Kizzy is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 2,359 American babies have been named Kizzy. Its peak came in 1977, when 1,124 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kizzy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kizzy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,427 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,343 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,924 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,661 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,440 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,622 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,309 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,539 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,122 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,727 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,174 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,691 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,723 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,298 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,580 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,544 | — | — |
| 1980 | 119 | #1,145 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kizzy mean?
From a pet form of Kezia. Explained as a Mandinka name by Alex Haley in Roots (1976).
How popular is the name Kizzy in 2025?
Kizzy did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kizzy?
2,359 babies have been named Kizzy in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kizzy most popular?
Kizzy peaked in 1977, when 1,124 newborns received the name.
Is Kizzy a boy or girl name?
Kizzy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kizzy rising or falling?
Kizzy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.