Issie
Issie is a Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationIssie peaked in 1922, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryIssie first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
US births per million girls, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Issie
Issie is a girl name of Spanish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Spanish names
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Issie
What is the origin of the name Issie?
Issie is Spanish in origin. Other Spanish names to consider are Sofia (“wisdom”), Camila (“temple attendant”), Maya (“illusion”) and Liliana (“lily”).
Is Issie a boy or girl name?
Issie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Issie?
Issie is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1922. It peaked at #4,445 in 1922, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
Is Issie a biblical name?
Yes. Issie is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.
What should I know before naming my baby Issie?
Issie is a Spanish girl name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.