Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Isaiah.
National Rank (2025)
#57
All-Time Peak Rank
#39 (2006)
Total U.S. Births
254,020
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Isaiah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Isaiah
According to SSA data, Isaiah achieved its highest historical rank of #39 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 10,459 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 31.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Isaiah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-31.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,459Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
30yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:304
1890s:264
1900s:263
1910s:845
1920s:1,262
1930s:1,039
1940s:1,194
1950s:1,180
1960s:727
1970s:1,578
1980s:6,709
1990s:36,586
2000s:92,786
2010s:76,320
2020s:32,963
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesIs-a-ih
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with I, a letter used by only 1.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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