Total births
110
Boys' name · since 2018
Ishir
Since 2018, U.S. Social Security records show 110 babies named Ishir, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5878
- among boys today
- 110
- born since 2018
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ishir is the #5878 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 110 recorded since 2018.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ishir has been recorded 110 times among boys since 2018, currently ranked #5878 nationally and more common than 59% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2018 to 2025.
- #5878 among boys today
- 110 born since 2018
- 2020s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ishir is currently the #5878 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 110 born since 2018, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5878
- among boys today
- 110
- born since 2018
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Ishir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5878
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
91% of everyone ever named Ishir was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
23 babies were named Ishir in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Ishir compares
110 27th percentile among 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
Ishir's all-time total is 70% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ishir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 110 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ishir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ishir's SSA record in two at 2022 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2018, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ishir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#5,878
Active since
2018
Ishir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2018–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Ishir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Ishir's strongest decade.
100 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 91% of all-time use.
Ishir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
- 2020s
2020s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 100 births (91% of all-time use).
Ishir by state
Where Ishir concentrates geographically, total births since 2018
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 13.6% |
| #2 | Washington | | 6 | 5.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 4.5% |
California share of Ishir's total US births 13.6%
Even split
15 of 110 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ishir? ▼
Since 2018, Social Security records show 110 babies named Ishir. Today it holds rank #5878 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 23 births.
When was Ishir most popular? ▼
Ishir was most popular in the 2020s decade with 100 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Ishir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ishir are California (15 births), Washington (6 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Ishir been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ishir since 2018 -- 8 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ishir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ishmael, Ishaan, Ishan, Ishaq, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ishir's data
- California records the most Ishirs (15 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 Ishir
Nearby Names Like Ishir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ishir
Ishmael Boy
#1489 6,794 births
Ishaan Boy
#1000 5,462 births
Ishan Boy
#2124 2,737 births
Ishaq Boy
#3017 708 births
Isham Boy
615 births
Compare Ishir side by side: Ishir vs Ishmael Ishir vs Ishaan Ishir vs Ishan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ishir
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, 2018–2025 (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. "Ishir: #5878 Boys' Name - 110 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ishir. 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 Ishir 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.