Total births
1,520
Girls' name · since 1916
Isaura
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 1,520 babies named Isaura, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7291
- among girls today
- 1,520
- born since 1916
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Isaura is the #7291 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,520 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Isaura recorded 1,520 times among girls since 1916, holding rank #7291 nationally today, ahead of 59% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #7291 among girls today
- 1,520 born since 1916
- 2000s peak decade
- 59% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Isaura is currently the #7291 girls' name in America, more common than 59% of girls - 1,520 born since 1916, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7291
- among girls today
- 1,520
- born since 1916
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other girls
Isaura vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7291
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 59% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Isaura was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
63 babies were named Isaura in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Isaura compares
1,520 Top 25% higher than 75% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Isaura's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Isaura | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,520 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 48 | 19,840 |
Isaura's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Isaura's full recorded timeline at 1984, 72% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 28% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 63 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Isaura at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#7,291
Active since
1916
Isaura popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Isaura by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Isaura's strongest decade.
331 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Isaura births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 65
1920s
65 births
- 1930s 24
1930s
24 births
- 1940s 28
1940s
28 births
- 1950s 25
1950s
25 births
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s 125
1970s
125 births
- 1980s
1980s
287 births
- 1990s
1990s
330 births
- 2000s
2000s
331 births
- 2010s
2010s
175 births
- 2020s 76
2020s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 331 births (22% of all-time use).
How Isaura compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Isaura's total volume
Isaura vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Isaura by state
Where Isaura concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 460 | 30.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 173 | 11.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 49 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 21 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Isaura's total US births 30.3%
Even split
460 of 1,520 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Isaura? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 1,520 babies named Isaura. Today it holds rank #7291 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 63 births.
When was Isaura most popular? ▼
Isaura was most popular in the 2000s decade with 331 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Isaura most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Isaura are California (460 births), Texas (173 births), New York (49 births).
How long has the name Isaura been used? ▼
Isaura has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 110 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Isaura? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Isabella, Isabel, Isabelle, Isabell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Isaura's data
- Isaura's decade-level peak was the 2000s (331 total births); usage has since declined to 76 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Isauras (460 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 Isaura
Nearby Names Like Isaura
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Isaura
Isabella Girl
#7 417,001 births
Isabel Girl
#167 132,150 births
Isabelle Girl
#172 107,762 births
Isabell Girl
#2282 15,274 births
Isabela Girl
#644 12,698 births
Compare Isaura side by side: Isaura vs Isabella Isaura vs Isabel Isaura vs Isabelle
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Isaura
Jeanine #7290
23,815 births · Peak 1960
Eliz #7292
329 births · Peak 2022
Madelina #7289
402 births · Peak 2022
Alydia #7293
627 births · Peak 2014
Rosalin #7288
908 births · Peak 2022
Ellinore #7294
151 births · Peak 2020
Christa #7287
32,843 births · Peak 1986
Johnna #7295
10,029 births · Peak 1963
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, 1916–2025 (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. "Isaura: #7291 Girls' Name - 1,520 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/isaura. 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 Isaura 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.