How Many People Are Named Isai?

Complete statistics for the name Isai in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Isai
Very Rare
7,185
Estimated People
1 in 45,929
1 in X Americans
2007
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
7,151 (100%)
♀ Female
34 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 19

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arkansas 6
Arizona 255
California 1,932
Colorado 123
Florida 236
Georgia 149
Illinois 216
Indiana 5
Massachusetts 10
Maryland 30
Michigan 5
Minnesota 12
North Carolina 215
New Jersey 75
New Mexico 24
Nevada 26
New York 170
Oklahoma 22
Oregon 64
South Carolina 10
Tennessee 18
Texas 1,732
Utah 22
Virginia 43
Washington 155
Wisconsin 19
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Isai

How Many People Have the Name Isai in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,185 people in the United States currently share the name Isai. That works out to roughly 1 in every 45,929 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Isai a Common or Rare Name?

Isai is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Isai Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Isai are covered in full on the Isai name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Isai Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Isai in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Isai is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Isai Most Popular?

The name Isai reached peak popularity in 2007, with 333 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Isai Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Isai across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Isai?

Approximately 7,185 people in the United States share the name Isai, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Isai a rare name?

Isai is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 45,929 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isai mean?

The meaning and origin of Isai is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Isai more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Isai are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Isai most popular?

The name Isai reached its peak in 2007, with 333 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People7,185
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 45,929
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2007
Male %100%
Female %0%

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