Izaiah
Boy name · #636 in 2025 · Uniqueness 66/100
Izaiah ranks #636 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 439 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #538, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,100 boys born in 2025 was named Izaiah.
Babies named Izaiah per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 41-year story
Izaiah first appears in the Social Security records in 1984, when 9 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 744 boys were named Izaiah — good for #400 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 Izaiah against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Izaiah in class?
Izaiah scores 66 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 Izaiah is most common
Geography matters for names, and Izaiah is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Izaiahs were CA (93), TX (60), FL (27), AZ (18), IL (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 Izaiah
Statistically, parents drawn to Izaiah tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Uriah, Nehemiah, Micaiah, Jesiah, and Jasiah.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Izaiah | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 439 | #635 |
| 2024 | 468 | #608 |
| 2023 | 495 | #580 |
| 2022 | 551 | #539 |
| 2021 | 514 | #555 |
| 2020 | 602 | #488 |
| 2019 | 509 | #555 |
| 2018 | 546 | #520 |
| 2017 | 491 | #556 |
| 2016 | 520 | #551 |
| 2015 | 532 | #538 |
| 2014 | 637 | #461 |
| 2013 | 647 | #445 |
| 2012 | 729 | #400 |
| 2011 | 727 | #390 |
| 2010 | 703 | #400 |
| 2009 | 744 | #400 |
| 2008 | 679 | #427 |
| 2007 | 635 | #441 |
| 2006 | 589 | #460 |
| 2005 | 534 | #469 |
| 2004 | 438 | #539 |
| 2003 | 426 | #541 |
| 2002 | 394 | #565 |
| 2001 | 334 | #595 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Izaiah a popular boy name?
Izaiah ranked #636 among boys in 2025 with 439 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #538.
When was the name Izaiah most popular?
Izaiah peaked in 2009, when 744 American boys received the name (ranked #400 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Izaiah?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,100 newborn American boys was named Izaiah. It scores 66/100 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.