How Many People Are Named Icy?

Complete statistics for the name Icy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Icy
Very Rare
Modern American coinage, evoking coldness and purity

Icy, a very rare female name, only 131 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 2,518,844 Americans. The majority of Icys are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~131
Living in US
1 in 2,518,844
Americans
1899
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Cold, icy
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage, evoking coldness and purity
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Cool Reserved Proud Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,118
Worldwide Bearers
#163,322
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
552
🇨🇳 China
432
🇵🇭 Philippines
392
🇮🇳 India
245
🇯🇲 Jamaica
202
🇿🇦 South Africa
93
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
74
🇬🇧 England
16
🇨🇦 Canada
13
🇷🇺 Russia
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
131 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 109
13
Would be under 30 (1%)
18
Would be 30–60 (2%)
1,059
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 1,090 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1899

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Icy Through the Generations

Icy has been a name through the generations, but it peaked way back in 1899 with 28 births. Today, the name's revival shows promise, with a rising trend. Of the 131 living Icys, 13 are under 30, 18 are between 30 and 60, and 1,059 are over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

West Virginia 13
Texas 10
Alabama 6
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Icy

📄 About the Name Icy

How Many People Have the Name Icy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 131 people in the United States currently share the name Icy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,518,844 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Icy a Common or Rare Name?

Icy is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Icy Mean?

Icy means "cold, icy" and comes from Modern American coinage, evoking coldness and purity origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Icy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Icy Most Popular?

The name Icy reached peak popularity in 1899, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Icy?

Approximately 131 people named Icy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,090. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,518,844 Americans.

Is Icy a rare name?

Icy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,518,844 Americans has this name.

What does the name Icy mean?

Icy means "cold, icy" and comes from Modern American coinage, evoking coldness and purity origins.

Is Icy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Icy are male and 100% are female.

When was Icy most popular?

Icy peaked in 1899 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US131
All-Time Births1,090
1 in X1 in 2,518,844
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age109
Peak Year1899
World Rank#163,322
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.