girl's name
Icy
EYE-see (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 3
- Births on record 1,098
Icy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1899, when 28 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1890s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Icy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 88 |
| 1890s | 175 |
| 1900s | 178 |
| 1910s | 195 |
| 1920s | 212 |
| 1930s | 114 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 8 |
How Popular Is Icy?
In 2021, Icy was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Icy Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Icy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Icy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Icy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Icy
- English EYE-see /ˈaɪsi/
Sibling Names for Icy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Icy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Icy
How popular is the name Icy?
In 2021, Icy was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Icy a girl's or a boy's name?
Icy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Icy?
Icy has 2 syllables.
When was Icy most popular?
Icy peaked in 1899, when 28 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1890s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.