Isaiah Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeye-ZAY-uh / /aɪˈzeɪə/Hebrew
Meaning
Yahweh is salvation
Historical & Cultural Background
Isaiah is a prominent name in the Hebrew Bible, borne by a major prophet. The Book of Isaiah is known for its themes of judgment and hope. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with religious significance. It has remained popular in various forms throughout history.
Trend Summary
Isaiah has seen a steady popularity in the United States, often ranking within the top 100 names for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Isaias
- Isiah
International Variants
- Isaías (Spanish)
- Isaïe (French)
- Isaia (Italian)
Famous people named Isaiah
Isaiah Thomas is a former professional basketball player known for his time with the Detroit Pistons.
Isaiah Berlin was a British philosopher and historian of ideas, recognized for his work on political theory.
Isaiah Rashad is an American rapper and songwriter, known for his albums and contributions to the hip-hop genre.
Isaiah Mustafa is an American actor and former football player, best known for his role in the Old Spice commercials.
Fictional characters named Isaiah
Isaiah is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', known for his role in the narrative.
Isaiah is a character in the comic series 'The Walking Dead', contributing to the story's development.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Isaiah was first seen in the United States in 1880. Isaiah has ranked as high as #56 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Isaiah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Isaiah (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 842 | |
TX | 683 | |
FL | 367 | |
OH | 190 | |
NY | 189 | |
PA | 184 | |
GA | 180 | |
NC | 174 | |
IL | 160 | |
MI | 156 | |
AZ | 133 | |
TN | 118 | |
IN | 116 | |
WA | 113 | |
VA | 111 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 40 |
1881 | 32 |
1882 | 37 |
1883 | 30 |
1884 | 23 |
1885 | 29 |
1886 | 35 |
1887 | 34 |
1888 | 31 |
1889 | 13 |
1890 | 41 |
1891 | 22 |
1892 | 24 |
1893 | 19 |
1894 | 36 |
1895 | 24 |
1896 | 22 |
1897 | 24 |
1898 | 23 |
1899 | 29 |
1900 | 32 |
1901 | 17 |
1902 | 25 |
1903 | 23 |
1904 | 25 |
1905 | 22 |
1906 | 23 |
1907 | 27 |
1908 | 33 |
1909 | 36 |
1910 | 39 |
1911 | 33 |
1912 | 59 |
1913 | 64 |
1914 | 68 |
1915 | 92 |
1916 | 110 |
1917 | 108 |
1918 | 133 |
1919 | 139 |
1920 | 122 |
1921 | 107 |
1922 | 148 |
1923 | 123 |
1924 | 138 |
1925 | 127 |
1926 | 125 |
1927 | 117 |
1928 | 120 |
1929 | 135 |
1930 | 119 |
1931 | 104 |
1932 | 109 |
1933 | 105 |
1934 | 94 |
1935 | 97 |
1936 | 105 |
1937 | 114 |
1938 | 108 |
1939 | 84 |
1940 | 113 |
1941 | 114 |
1942 | 101 |
1943 | 111 |
1944 | 93 |
1945 | 116 |
1946 | 125 |
1947 | 134 |
1948 | 140 |
1949 | 146 |
1950 | 138 |
1951 | 134 |
1952 | 134 |
1953 | 112 |
1954 | 135 |
1955 | 120 |
1956 | 97 |
1957 | 118 |
1958 | 92 |
1959 | 100 |
1960 | 96 |
1961 | 94 |
1962 | 94 |
1963 | 63 |
1964 | 65 |
1965 | 69 |
1966 | 71 |
1967 | 55 |
1968 | 64 |
1969 | 56 |
1970 | 52 |
1971 | 84 |
1972 | 82 |
1973 | 86 |
1974 | 109 |
1975 | 135 |
1976 | 198 |
1977 | 254 |
1978 | 283 |
1979 | 295 |
1980 | 355 |
1981 | 421 |
1982 | 537 |
1983 | 553 |
1984 | 605 |
1985 | 630 |
1986 | 619 |
1987 | 820 |
1988 | 978 |
1989 | 1,190 |
1990 | 1,488 |
1991 | 1,492 |
1992 | 1,449 |
1993 | 1,497 |
1994 | 1,870 |
1995 | 3,475 |
1996 | 5,324 |
1997 | 6,003 |
1998 | 6,487 |
1999 | 7,500 |
2000 | 8,029 |
2001 | 8,587 |
2002 | 8,965 |
2003 | 8,900 |
2004 | 9,264 |
2005 | 9,527 |
2006 | 10,459 |
2007 | 10,124 |
2008 | 9,669 |
2009 | 9,258 |
2010 | 8,587 |
2011 | 8,553 |
2012 | 8,185 |
2013 | 7,903 |
2014 | 7,652 |
2015 | 7,655 |
2016 | 7,568 |
2017 | 7,255 |
2018 | 6,709 |
2019 | 6,211 |
2020 | 6,090 |
2021 | 5,718 |
2022 | 5,420 |
2023 | 5,147 |
2024 | 5,250 |