How Many People Are Named Isley?

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

Isley
Rare
American

Isley is a very rare female name, with only 1,386 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 238,124 Americans. The majority of Isleys are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~3,381
Living in US
1 in 98,033
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Elegant Sophisticated Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,693
Worldwide Bearers
#186,876
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
785
🇻🇪 Venezuela
506
🇨🇴 Colombia
183
🇺🇸 United States
83
🇨🇩 DR Congo
62
🇨🇬 Congo
9
🇹🇿 Tanzania
9
🇵🇭 Philippines
8
🇲🇽 Mexico
5
🇵🇪 Peru
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
277 (20%)
♀ Female
1,109 (80%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
1,368
Would be under 30 (98%)
29
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,397 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
88

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

📜 Isley Through the Generations

Isley has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2016 when 115 babies were given this name. Today, most Isleys are under 30, with only a handful reaching middle age. This name's modernity is reflected in its youthful demographic, with 98% of those named Isley being under 30 years old.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 71
Texas 40
North Carolina 36
Ohio 15
Florida 11
Illinois 11
Michigan 10
Indiana 7
Georgia 6
Wisconsin 6

✨ Similar Names to Isley

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Isley's American roots

📄 About the Name Isley

How Many People Have the Name Isley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,381 people in the United States currently share the name Isley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 98,033 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Isley a Common or Rare Name?

Isley is classified as 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 Isley Mean?

Isley means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Isley in SSA data, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

When Was Isley Most Popular?

The name Isley reached peak popularity in 2016, with 115 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Isley?

Approximately 3,381 people named Isley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,381. That works out to roughly 1 in 98,033 Americans.

Is Isley a rare name?

Isley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 98,033 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isley mean?

Isley means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Isley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 20% of people named Isley are male and 80% are female.

When was Isley most popular?

Isley peaked in 2016 with 115 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US3,381
All-Time Births3,381
1 in X1 in 98,033
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2016
World Rank#186,876
Male %20%
Female %80%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.