Total births
136
Boys' name · since 1914
Isami
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 136 babies named Isami, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 136
- total births
- 1914–1929
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Isami is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 136 have been recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Isami recorded 136 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1929.
- 136 total births
- 1914–1929 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
136 boys have been named Isami since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1929.
- 136
- total births
- 1914–1929
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Isami was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
14 babies were named Isami in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Isami's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Isami's full recorded timeline at 1922, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1926, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Isami at a glance
Last recorded 1929Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Isami popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1929
- Peak year (1916)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Isami by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Isami's strongest decade.
72 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Isami births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
64 births
- 1920s
1920s
72 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 72 births (53% of all-time use).
Isami by state
Where Isami concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 100 | 73.5% |
Hawaii share of Isami's total US births 73.5%
100 of 136 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Isami? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 136 babies named Isami. The most recent recorded year was 1929. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 14 births.
When was Isami most popular? ▼
Isami was most popular in the 1920s decade with 72 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Isami most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Isami are Hawaii (100 births).
How long has the name Isami been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Isami since 1914 -- 16 years through the most recent 1929 data.
What names are similar to Isami? ▼
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 Isami's data
- Hawaii records the most Isamis (100 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Isami
Nearby Names Like Isami
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Isami
Isaac Boy
#41 331,508 births
Isaiah Boy
#56 254,020 births
Isaias Boy
#449 18,644 births
Isai Boy
#1063 7,340 births
Isadore Boy
#8318 5,714 births
Compare Isami side by side: Isami vs Isaac Isami vs Isaiah Isami vs Isaias
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1914–1929 (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. "Isami: Baby Name Since 1914 - 136 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/isami. 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 Isami 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 June 2026.