How Many People Are Named Isis?
Complete statistics for the name Isis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Isis is an ancient Egyptian goddess name, very rare in the US with only 11,606 people bearing it, or 1 in 28,433 Americans. That's a lot of mystery surrounding just a few individuals! The majority, 81%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 11,762 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: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Isis Through the Generations
Isis has seen its popularity rise and fall over the years, peaking in 2005 with 561 births. Today, it's considered a declining trend, but still holds a special place among younger generations. With 9,472 under 30, it's clear that Isis remains a favorite among the new generation, while only 35 people are over 60, showing how recent its surge in popularity was.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Isis's Ancient Egyptian roots
📄 About the Name Isis
How Many People Have the Name Isis?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,606 people in the United States currently share the name Isis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,433 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Isis a Common or Rare Name?
Isis 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 Isis Mean?
Isis means "Goddess of nature" and comes from Ancient Egyptian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Isis in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Isis Most Popular?
The name Isis reached peak popularity in 2005, with 561 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 Isis?
Approximately 11,606 people named Isis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,762. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,433 Americans.
Is Isis a rare name?
Isis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,433 Americans has this name.
What does the name Isis mean?
Isis means "Goddess of nature" and comes from Ancient Egyptian origins.
Is Isis more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Isis are male and 100% are female.
When was Isis most popular?
Isis peaked in 2005 with 561 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.