Ishaan
Boy name · #896 in 2025 · Uniqueness 62/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Ishaan scores 62 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Ishaan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ishaan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ishaans were CA (51), TX (29), NY (19), NJ (18), GA (16). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 62/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.