Ishaan
Meaninglord, ruler · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #893
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #794 in 2019
266 babies were named Ishaan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 47 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1990–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ishaan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,423 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ishaan, 266 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ishaan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIshaan first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #794.
- Then vs nowIshaan is 6.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,161 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,423.
- TrendIshaan has slipped 47 places over the last five years and now sits at #893. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedIshaan is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #429, followed by Massachusetts (#507) and California (#582). It's in the top 1,000 in 14 states.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Ishaan means “lord, ruler”.
About the name Ishaan
Ishaan is a boy name meaning “lord, ruler”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-aan”. US birth records list Ishaan for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 34 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #794 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #893, with 266 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 2000s | 61 | 16,510 boys |
| 2010s | 138 | 7,264 boys |
| 2020s | 153 | 6,544 boys |
Questions about the name Ishaan
What does the name Ishaan mean?
Ishaan means “lord, ruler” in Sanskrit.
Is Ishaan a boy or girl name?
Ishaan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ishaan?
Ishaan ranked #893 for US boys in 2025, given to 266 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#794).