Izan
How to say it: ee-ZAHN · /iːˈzɑːn/
From Basque verb 'izan' meaning 'to be, existence' - top boys' name in Spain since the 2010s
Izan was the 819th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 269 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #435 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #819 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 269 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,324 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #435 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent arrival with nearly all use in the last forty years, Izan peaked in the 2020s. Holding at the peak, it is expected to climb higher.
What goes with it
Pronounced ee ZAHN, its two syllables blend soft and breathy tones. Iker and Izael echo its modern sound.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Izan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Izan
- Izan Almansa (born 2005)Spanish basketball player
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