Total births
163
Boys' name · since 1979
Isaul
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 163 babies named Isaul, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 163
- total births
- 1979–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Isaul sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 163 recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Isaul has been recorded 163 times among boys since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2023.
- 163 total births
- 1979–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
163 boys have been named Isaul since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 163
- total births
- 1979–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Isaul was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
14 babies were named Isaul in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Isaul's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Isaul's full recorded timeline at 2000, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1986, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1988 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Isaul at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Isaul popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2023
- Peak year (1988)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Isaul by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Isaul's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Isaul births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
30 births
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
39 births
- 2010s
2010s
25 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 48 births (29% of all-time use).
Isaul by state
Where Isaul concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 3.1% |
California share of Isaul's total US births 7.4%
Even split
12 of 163 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Isaul? ▼
163 babies have been named Isaul since 1979. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1988 with 14 births.
When was Isaul most popular? ▼
Isaul was most popular in the 1990s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Isaul most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Isaul are California (12 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Isaul been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Isaul since 1979 -- 45 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Isaul? ▼
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 Isaul's data
- Isaul's decade-level peak was the 1990s (48 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Isauls (12 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 Isaul
Nearby Names Like Isaul
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Isaul
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 Isaul side by side: Isaul vs Isaac Isaul vs Isaiah Isaul vs Isaias
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Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1979–2023 (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. "Isaul: Baby Name Since 1979 - 163 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/isaul. 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 Isaul 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.