Total births
409
Boys' name · since 1921
Isaah
409 babies named Isaah in U.S. Social Security records since 1921, with the highest year being 2001. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 409
- total births
- 1921–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Isaah sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 409 recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Isaah has been recorded 409 times among boys since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2014.
- 409 total births
- 1921–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
409 boys have been named Isaah since 1921, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 409
- total births
- 1921–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Isaah was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
34 babies were named Isaah in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Isaah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Isaah splits its recorded history at 2003: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Isaah at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Isaah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2014
- Peak year (2001)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Isaah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Isaah's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Isaah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
120 births
- 2000s
2000s
247 births
- 2010s 37
2010s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 247 births (60% of all-time use).
Isaah by state
Where Isaah concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Isaah's total US births 4.4%
Even split
18 of 409 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Isaah? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 409 babies named Isaah. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 2001, with 34 births.
When was Isaah most popular? ▼
Isaah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Isaah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Isaah are California (18 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Isaah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Isaah since 1921 -- 94 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Isaah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Isaac, Isaiah, Isaias, Isai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Isaah's data
- Isaah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (247 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Isaahs (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Isaah
Nearby Names Like Isaah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Isaah
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Isaiah Boy
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Isaias Boy
#449 18,644 births
Isai Boy
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Isadore Boy
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Compare Isaah side by side: Isaah vs Isaac Isaah vs Isaiah Isaah vs Isaias
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Isaah: Baby Name Since 1921 - 409 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/isaah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Isaah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.