How Many People Are Named Isaiah?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Isaiah
Uncommon
249,316
Estimated People
1 in 1,324
1 in X Americans
2006
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Meaning
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
248,633 (100%)
♀ Female
683 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 20

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 735
Alabama 3,221
Arkansas 1,972
Arizona 6,293
California 37,494
Colorado 4,543
Connecticut 1,983
DC 936
Delaware 710
Florida 14,002
Georgia 7,830
Hawaii 1,754
Iowa 1,907
Idaho 972
Illinois 8,648
Indiana 5,672
Kansas 2,264
Kentucky 3,407
Louisiana 3,160
Massachusetts 3,227
Maryland 4,200
Maine 727
Michigan 6,174
Minnesota 3,722
Missouri 4,134
Mississippi 2,043
Montana 551
North Carolina 8,037
North Dakota 549
Nebraska 1,248
New Hampshire 545
New Jersey 5,436
New Mexico 3,557
Nevada 2,097
New York 12,502
Ohio 9,031
Oklahoma 2,919
Oregon 2,924
Pennsylvania 8,280
Rhode Island 679
South Carolina 3,755
South Dakota 597
Tennessee 5,141
Texas 25,933
Utah 1,430
Virginia 6,506
Vermont 231
Washington 5,381
Wisconsin 3,946
West Virginia 1,633
Wyoming 234
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 66.7%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Isaiah

How Many People Have the Name Isaiah in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 249,316 people in the United States currently share the name Isaiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,324 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Isaiah a Common or Rare Name?

Isaiah is classified as Uncommon 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 Isaiah Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Isaiah Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Isaiah in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Isaiah 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 Isaiah Most Popular?

The name Isaiah reached peak popularity in 2006, with 10,459 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Isaiah Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Isaiah 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 Isaiah?

Approximately 249,316 people in the United States share the name Isaiah, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Isaiah a rare name?

Isaiah is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,324 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isaiah mean?

The meaning and origin of Isaiah 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 Isaiah more male or female?

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

When was Isaiah most popular?

The name Isaiah reached its peak in 2006, with 10,459 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 People249,316
RarityUncommon
1 in X1 in 1,324
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2006
Male %100%
Female %0%

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