Ishaan
Boy name · #896 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Ishaan? In official American birth records, Ishaan has been tracked continuously since 1990, giving it 35 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 266 baby boys were named Ishaan, placing it at #896 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #918, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 6,767 boys born in 2025 was named Ishaan.
Babies named Ishaan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 35-year story
Ishaan first appears in the Social Security records in 1990, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 289 boys were named Ishaan — good for #794 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ishaan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ishaan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ishaan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ishaan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ishaan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ishaan is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Ishaan is most common in NJ (0.5 per 1,000), GA (0.3 per 1,000), CA (0.3 per 1,000), PA (0.2 per 1,000), OH (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Ishaan is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Ishaan
Statistically, parents drawn to Ishaan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Canaan, Vihaan, Imran, Rayaan, and Azaan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ishaan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 266 | #893 |
| 2024 | 225 | #998 |
| 2023 | 271 | #868 |
| 2022 | 281 | #859 |
| 2021 | 272 | #858 |
| 2020 | 269 | #846 |
| 2019 | 289 | #794 |
| 2018 | 273 | #820 |
| 2017 | 231 | #919 |
| 2016 | 242 | #897 |
| 2015 | 233 | #918 |
| 2014 | 280 | #812 |
| 2013 | 271 | #806 |
| 2012 | 234 | #893 |
| 2011 | 274 | #802 |
| 2010 | 258 | #829 |
| 2009 | 242 | #867 |
| 2008 | 249 | #854 |
| 2007 | 140 | #1255 |
| 2006 | 130 | #1284 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1411 |
| 2004 | 92 | #1477 |
| 2003 | 62 | #1885 |
| 2002 | 68 | #1708 |
| 2001 | 80 | #1514 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ishaan?
In official American birth records, the name Ishaan first appeared in 1990 (over 35 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 35 years.
Is Ishaan a popular boy name?
Ishaan ranked #896 among boys in 2025 with 266 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #918.
When was the name Ishaan most popular?
Ishaan peaked in 2019, when 289 American boys received the name (ranked #794 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ishaan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 6,767 newborn American boys was named Ishaan. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.