Isaiah
boy name#57 in 2025Isaiah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #39 in 2006, ranks #57 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#57
rank today
#39
peak (2006)
5,267
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #322 |
| 1890s | #366 |
| 1900s | #430 |
| 1910s | #534 |
| 1920s | #550 |
| 1930s | #576 |
| 1940s | #582 |
| 1950s | #675 |
| 1960s | #889 |
| 1970s | #731 |
| 1980s | #322 |
| 1990s | #135 |
| 2000s | #44 |
| 2010s | #47 |
| 2020s | #56 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Isaiah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 246,000 people named Isaiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Isaiah alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Isaiah in 2025?
- Isaiah ranks #57 among US boy names in 2025, with 5,267 babies given the name.
- When was the name Isaiah most popular?
- Isaiah peaked in 2006, reaching #39 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Isaiah with classmates?
- Isaiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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