How Many People Are Named Isiah?

Complete statistics for the name Isiah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Isiah
Very Rare
Hebrew

Isiah means 'Yahweh is salvation' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 17,106 Americans having this name. That's just 19,291 people in the US today, making it stand out. Interestingly, over half of those named Isiah are under 30, giving it a modern twist.

~19,291
Living in US
1 in 17,106
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Yahweh is salvation
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Inspired Passionate
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,832
Worldwide Bearers
#43,586
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
19,291
🇮🇩 Indonesia
158
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
113
🇨🇲 Cameroon
92
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
43
🇨🇦 Canada
39
🇮🇳 India
36
🇲🇾 Malaysia
23
🇲🇽 Mexico
5
🇩🇪 Germany
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19,280 (100%)
♀ Female
11 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
12,433
Would be under 30 (51%)
5,648
Would be 30–60 (23%)
6,497
Would be over 60 (26%)

All 24,578 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
64
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Isiah Through the Generations

Isiah has seen its peak popularity in 2001 when 822 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a declining but still modern choice, with most people named Isiah being around 44 years old. The age distribution shows a significant portion under 30, indicating a younger demographic embracing this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 1,658
Texas 1,581
California 1,558
South Carolina 1,220
Georgia 1,156
Florida 1,102
Louisiana 1,031
Illinois 924
Mississippi 816
Michigan 748

✨ Similar Names to Isiah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Isiah's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Isiah

How Many People Have the Name Isiah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,291 people in the United States currently share the name Isiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,106 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Isiah a Common or Rare Name?

Isiah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Isiah Mean?

Isiah means "Yahweh is salvation" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Isiah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Isiah Most Popular?

The name Isiah reached peak popularity in 2001, with 822 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Isiah?

Approximately 19,291 people named Isiah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24,578. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,106 Americans.

Is Isiah a rare name?

Isiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,106 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isiah mean?

Isiah means "Yahweh is salvation" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Isiah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Isiah are male and 0% are female.

When was Isiah most popular?

Isiah peaked in 2001 with 822 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US19,291
All-Time Births24,578
1 in X1 in 17,106
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age44
Peak Year2001
World Rank#43,586
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.