Ike
A diminutive of the male given name Isaac.
Every Ike since 1880 — 7,342 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ike
Ike is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,460 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,342 American babies have been named Ike. Its peak came in 1953, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ike stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ike year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2,460 |
| 2024 | 42 | #2,974 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2,628 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2,532 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,392 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,009 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,273 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,072 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2,506 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,350 |
| 2015 | 95 | #1,659 |
| 2014 | 87 | #1,737 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,260 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,277 |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,113 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,194 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,019 |
| 2008 | 73 | #1,957 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2,350 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,421 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,192 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,763 |
| 2003 | 45 | #2,371 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,136 |
| 2001 | 31 | #2,955 |
| 2000 | 31 | #2,885 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,611 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,652 |
| 1985 | 42 | #1,553 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,782 |
| 1975 | 36 | #1,487 |
| 1970 | 34 | #1,444 |
| 1965 | 41 | #1,195 |
| 1960 | 51 | #1,089 |
| 1955 | 75 | #849 |
| 1950 | 54 | #941 |
| 1945 | 57 | #832 |
| 1940 | 40 | #1,024 |
| 1935 | 44 | #959 |
| 1930 | 60 | #848 |
| 1925 | 65 | #827 |
| 1920 | 86 | #697 |
| 1915 | 70 | #703 |
| 1910 | 49 | #367 |
| 1905 | 47 | #291 |
| 1900 | 65 | #253 |
| 1895 | 44 | #268 |
| 1890 | 48 | #244 |
| 1885 | 41 | #260 |
| 1880 | 42 | #259 |
Famous people named Ike
- Ike Turner Musician · 1931–2007
- Ike Shorunmu Soccer player · b. 1967
- Ike Barinholtz Actor · b. 1977
- Ike Diogu Basketball player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ike mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Isaac.
How popular is the name Ike in 2025?
Ike ranked #2,460 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ike?
7,342 babies have been named Ike in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ike most popular?
Ike peaked in 1953, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Ike a boy or girl name?
Ike is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ike rising or falling?
Ike is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ike?
Well-known people named Ike include Ike Turner (musician), Ike Shorunmu (soccer player), Ike Barinholtz (actor).