Jesaiah
Every Jesaiah since 2000 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jesaiah
Jesaiah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,710 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 300 American babies have been named Jesaiah. Its peak came in 2024, when 23 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 Jesaiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jesaiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,710 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,492 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,080 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,011 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,215 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,124 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,949 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,664 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,172 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,910 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,285 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,132 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,148 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,836 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,786 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,190 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,009 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,401 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,075 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,075 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,954 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,492 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,196 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,882 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,193 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jesaiah in 2025?
Jesaiah ranked #5,710 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jesaiah?
300 babies have been named Jesaiah in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jesaiah most popular?
Jesaiah peaked in 2024, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Jesaiah a boy or girl name?
Jesaiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jesaiah rising or falling?
Jesaiah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.