Ishan
Every Ishan since 1982 — 2,737 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ishan
Ishan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,877 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 2,737 American babies have been named Ishan. Its peak came in 2009, when 148 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ishan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ishan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | #1,877 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2,123 |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,054 |
| 2022 | 81 | #1,926 |
| 2021 | 90 | #1,775 |
| 2020 | 78 | #1,902 |
| 2019 | 83 | #1,831 |
| 2018 | 102 | #1,612 |
| 2017 | 89 | #1,741 |
| 2016 | 114 | #1,493 |
| 2015 | 114 | #1,470 |
| 2014 | 107 | #1,507 |
| 2013 | 92 | #1,651 |
| 2012 | 93 | #1,662 |
| 2011 | 126 | #1,348 |
| 2010 | 128 | #1,335 |
| 2009 | 148 | #1,214 |
| 2008 | 121 | #1,402 |
| 2007 | 90 | #1,687 |
| 2006 | 94 | #1,566 |
| 2005 | 103 | #1,435 |
| 2004 | 103 | #1,388 |
| 2003 | 78 | #1,618 |
| 2002 | 82 | #1,521 |
| 2001 | 88 | #1,420 |
| 2000 | 71 | #1,646 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,612 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,716 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ishan in 2025?
Ishan ranked #1,877 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ishan?
2,737 babies have been named Ishan in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ishan most popular?
Ishan peaked in 2009, when 148 newborns received the name.
Is Ishan a boy or girl name?
Ishan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ishan rising or falling?
Ishan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.