Isaiah
Peaked at #39 nationally in 2006, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Isaiah has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Isaiah — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2786
in 2004
Current rank
#8620
in 2024
Years tracked
44
1976–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1976, Isaiah reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #2786 nationally with 58 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #9192 (2014) to #8620 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Isaiah ranks #8620 nationally for girls, with 12 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,620 | 12 |
| 2023 | #8,219 | 13 |
| 2022 | #14,251 | 6 |
| 2021 | #9,840 | 10 |
| 2020 | #14,106 | 6 |
| 2019 | #10,816 | 9 |
| 2018 | #6,914 | 17 |
| 2017 | #12,052 | 8 |
Isaiah — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#39
in 2006
Current rank
#56
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Isaiah reached its peak popularity for boys in 2006, ranking #39 nationally with 10,459 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #48 (2014) to #56 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Isaiah ranks #56 nationally for boys, with 5,250 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #56 | 5,250 |
| 2023 | #56 | 5,147 |
| 2022 | #58 | 5,420 |
| 2021 | #56 | 5,718 |
| 2020 | #51 | 6,090 |
| 2019 | #53 | 6,211 |
| 2018 | #51 | 6,709 |
| 2017 | #46 | 7,255 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Isaiah most popular?
Isaiah was most popular in 2006, when it ranked #39 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Isaiah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Isaiah?
At least 249,316 babies have been recorded with the name Isaiah in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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