Ixchel
Girl name · #4797 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Ixchel? In official American birth records, Ixchel has been tracked continuously since 1968, giving it 57 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 28 baby girls were named Ixchel, placing it at #4797 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #5833, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 64,286 girls born in 2025 was named Ixchel.
Babies named Ixchel per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 57-year story
Ixchel first appears in the Social Security records in 1968, when 12 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 69 girls were named Ixchel — good for #2647 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ixchel against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ixchel in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ixchel is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ixchel will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ixchel is most common
State-level data for Ixchel is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Ixchel
Statistically, parents drawn to Ixchel tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Izabel, Israel, Isobel, Izel, and Izabela.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ixchel | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4758 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3225 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4191 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4671 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4964 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3607 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4546 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4768 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4576 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5445 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5833 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3848 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4543 |
| 2012 | 52 | #3169 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3916 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3409 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3870 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3645 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2647 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3854 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5113 |
| 2004 | 35 | #3989 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4034 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4280 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4107 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ixchel?
In official American birth records, the name Ixchel first appeared in 1968 (over 57 years ago), when 12 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 57 years.
Is Ixchel a popular girl name?
Ixchel ranked #4797 among girls in 2025 with 28 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #5833.
When was the name Ixchel most popular?
Ixchel peaked in 2007, when 69 American girls received the name (ranked #2647 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ixchel?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 64,286 newborn American girls was named Ixchel. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.