Island
Girl · 2 syllables
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Island
The given name 'Island' is derived from the Old English word 'igland', composed of 'ig' (island) and 'land' (land), meaning a piece of land surrounded by water.
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Etymology
The given name 'Island' is derived from the Old English word 'igland', composed of 'ig' (island) and 'land' (land), meaning a piece of land surrounded by water. The name 'Island' is not commonly used as a given name in any specific culture or religion, but it may be associated with people who have a connection to islands or coastal regions.
Island currently ranks #2,593 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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