Ishaan
From Sanskrit ईशान (īśāna, “Ishana”), a Hindu deity and guardian of the northeast direction.
Every Ishaan since 1990 — 5,462 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ishaan
Ishaan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #895 in 2025 with 266 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 5,462 American babies have been named Ishaan. Its peak came in 2019, when 289 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Ishaan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ishaan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 266 | #895 |
| 2024 | 225 | #999 |
| 2023 | 271 | #869 |
| 2022 | 281 | #859 |
| 2021 | 272 | #858 |
| 2020 | 269 | #846 |
| 2019 | 289 | #794 |
| 2018 | 273 | #820 |
| 2017 | 231 | #919 |
| 2016 | 242 | #897 |
| 2015 | 233 | #918 |
| 2014 | 280 | #813 |
| 2013 | 271 | #808 |
| 2012 | 234 | #893 |
| 2011 | 274 | #802 |
| 2010 | 258 | #830 |
| 2009 | 242 | #870 |
| 2008 | 249 | #854 |
| 2007 | 140 | #1,258 |
| 2006 | 130 | #1,285 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,422 |
| 2004 | 92 | #1,477 |
| 2003 | 62 | #1,893 |
| 2002 | 68 | #1,712 |
| 2001 | 80 | #1,516 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,069 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,659 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,646 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ishaan mean?
From Sanskrit ईशान (īśāna, “Ishana”), a Hindu deity and guardian of the northeast direction.
How popular is the name Ishaan in 2025?
Ishaan ranked #895 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 266 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ishaan?
5,462 babies have been named Ishaan in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ishaan most popular?
Ishaan peaked in 2019, when 289 newborns received the name.
Is Ishaan a boy or girl name?
Ishaan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ishaan rising or falling?
Ishaan has been roughly stable over the past decade.