Islay
Every Islay since 1999 — 378 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Islay
Islay is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,307 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 378 American babies have been named Islay. Its peak came in 2021, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Islay stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Islay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #5,307 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,513 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,632 |
| 2022 | 51 | #3,187 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,176 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,208 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,957 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,113 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,022 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,031 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,643 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,367 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,316 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,909 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,044 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18,377 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,602 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,240 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,869 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,137 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Islay in 2025?
Islay ranked #5,307 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Islay?
378 babies have been named Islay in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Islay most popular?
Islay peaked in 2021, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Islay a boy or girl name?
Islay is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Islay rising or falling?
Islay is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.