Isaias
Every Isaias since 1915 — 18,644 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isaias
Isaias is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #426 in 2025 with 755 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 18,644 American babies have been named Isaias. Its peak came in 2025, when 755 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Isaias stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isaias year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 755 | #426 |
| 2024 | 704 | #449 |
| 2023 | 705 | #441 |
| 2022 | 676 | #455 |
| 2021 | 600 | #491 |
| 2020 | 632 | #472 |
| 2019 | 580 | #495 |
| 2018 | 550 | #515 |
| 2017 | 508 | #547 |
| 2016 | 541 | #538 |
| 2015 | 520 | #552 |
| 2014 | 500 | #550 |
| 2013 | 499 | #533 |
| 2012 | 513 | #513 |
| 2011 | 475 | #538 |
| 2010 | 526 | #494 |
| 2009 | 569 | #481 |
| 2008 | 551 | #497 |
| 2007 | 521 | #509 |
| 2006 | 480 | #530 |
| 2005 | 475 | #518 |
| 2004 | 486 | #503 |
| 2003 | 382 | #578 |
| 2002 | 401 | #551 |
| 2001 | 435 | #518 |
| 2000 | 364 | #566 |
| 1995 | 237 | #689 |
| 1990 | 157 | #814 |
| 1985 | 95 | #936 |
| 1980 | 82 | #999 |
| 1975 | 42 | #1,351 |
| 1970 | 31 | #1,534 |
| 1965 | 25 | #1,573 |
| 1960 | 20 | #1,836 |
| 1955 | 17 | #1,930 |
| 1950 | 23 | #1,561 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,468 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,397 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,563 |
| 1930 | 16 | #1,924 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,027 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,638 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,612 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Isaias
- Isaias Afwerki Politician · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Isaias in 2025?
Isaias ranked #426 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 755 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isaias?
18,644 babies have been named Isaias in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isaias most popular?
Isaias peaked in 2025, when 755 newborns received the name.
Is Isaias a boy or girl name?
Isaias is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isaias rising or falling?
Isaias is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Isaias?
Well-known people named Isaias include Isaias Afwerki (politician).