Issachar
boy name#6446 in 2025Issachar entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #4806 in 2019, ranks #6446 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
#6446
rank today
#4806
peak (2019)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5587 |
| 1990s | #9140 |
| 2000s | #10972 |
| 2010s | #8276 |
| 2020s | #8981 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Issachar has been most popular in TX.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Issachar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Issachar is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Issachar in 2025?
- Issachar ranks #6446 among US boy names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Issachar most popular?
- Issachar peaked in 2019, reaching #4806 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Issachar with classmates?
- Issachar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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