Total births
791
Boys' name · since 1992
Isayah
Isayah has 791 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7465
- among boys today
- 791
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Isayah is the #7465 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 791 recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Isayah recorded 791 times among boys since 1992, holding rank #7465 nationally today, ahead of 48% of boys, 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 1992 to 2025.
- #7465 among boys today
- 791 born since 1992
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Isayah is currently the #7465 boys' name in America, more common than 48% of boys - 791 born since 1992, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7465
- among boys today
- 791
- born since 1992
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- more common than other boys
Isayah vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7465
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 48% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Isayah was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
46 babies were named Isayah in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Isayah compares
791 Top 35% higher than 65% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Isayah's all-time total is 116% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Isayah | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 791 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Isayah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Isayah's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Isayah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#7,465
Active since
1992
Isayah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Isayah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Isayah's strongest decade.
372 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Isayah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 68
1990s
68 births
- 2000s
2000s
372 births
- 2010s
2010s
271 births
- 2020s 80
2020s
80 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 372 births (47% of all-time use).
How Isayah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Isayah's total volume
Isayah vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Isayah by state
Where Isayah concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 60 | 7.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 29 | 3.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 12 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 1.3% |
California share of Isayah's total US births 7.6%
Even split
60 of 791 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Isayah? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 791 babies named Isayah. Today it holds rank #7465 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 46 births.
When was Isayah most popular? ▼
Isayah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 372 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Isayah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Isayah are California (60 births), Texas (29 births), New York (12 births).
How long has the name Isayah been used? ▼
Isayah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1992, spanning 34 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Isayah? ▼
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 Isayah's data
- Isayah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (372 total births); usage has since declined to 80 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Isayahs (60 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 Isayah
Nearby Names Like Isayah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Isayah
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 Isayah side by side: Isayah vs Isaac Isayah vs Isaiah Isayah vs Isaias
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Isayah
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, 1992–2025 (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. "Isayah: #7465 Boys' Name - 791 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/isayah. 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 Isayah 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.