Icel
girl nameIcel entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #1679 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#1679
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1854 |
| 1910s | #3302 |
| 1920s | #4037 |
| 1930s | #4047 |
| 1990s | #7604 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Icel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Icel alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Icel in 2025?
- Icel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Icel most popular?
- Icel peaked in 1901, reaching #1679 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Icel with classmates?
- Icel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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