Isai
Every Isai since 1966 — 7,385 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isai
Isai is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,139 in 2025 with 186 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 7,385 American babies have been named Isai. Its peak came in 2007, when 333 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Isai stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,099 | 186 | #1,139 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,678 | 205 | #1,063 |
| 2023 | — | — | 199 | #1,081 |
| 2022 | — | — | 160 | #1,232 |
| 2021 | — | — | 168 | #1,175 |
| 2020 | — | — | 161 | #1,194 |
| 2019 | — | — | 207 | #1,011 |
| 2018 | — | — | 193 | #1,054 |
| 2017 | — | — | 195 | #1,031 |
| 2016 | — | — | 185 | #1,066 |
| 2015 | — | — | 197 | #1,031 |
| 2014 | — | — | 168 | #1,133 |
| 2013 | — | — | 191 | #1,026 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,884 | 212 | #953 |
| 2011 | — | — | 237 | #881 |
| 2010 | — | — | 241 | #872 |
| 2009 | — | — | 270 | #819 |
| 2008 | — | — | 310 | #738 |
| 2007 | — | — | 333 | #701 |
| 2006 | — | — | 305 | #713 |
| 2005 | — | — | 274 | #738 |
| 2004 | — | — | 275 | #702 |
| 2003 | — | — | 243 | #742 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,430 | 245 | #725 |
| 2001 | — | — | 206 | #812 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,816 | 161 | #944 |
| 1995 | — | — | 128 | #982 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,795 | 87 | #1,167 |
| 1985 | — | — | 36 | #1,709 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,880 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,062 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Isai in 2025?
Isai ranked #1,139 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 186 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isai?
7,385 babies have been named Isai in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isai most popular?
Isai peaked in 2007, when 333 newborns received the name.
Is Isai a boy or girl name?
Isai is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isai rising or falling?
Isai is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.