Issaiah
Every Issaiah since 1990 — 504 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Issaiah
Issaiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,507 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 504 American babies have been named Issaiah. Its peak came in 2002, when 29 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 Issaiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Issaiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,507 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,036 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,245 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,412 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,143 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,151 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,824 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,284 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,155 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,828 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,344 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,494 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,767 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,728 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,933 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,342 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,453 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,636 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,636 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,540 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,489 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,685 |
| 2002 | 29 | #3,138 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,360 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,108 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,288 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,649 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Issaiah in 2025?
Issaiah ranked #8,507 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Issaiah?
504 babies have been named Issaiah in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Issaiah most popular?
Issaiah peaked in 2002, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Issaiah a boy or girl name?
Issaiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Issaiah rising or falling?
Issaiah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.