Isidore
Meaninggift of Isis · Greek
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #379 in 1914
31 babies were named Isidore in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,451 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Isidore you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Isidore, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Isidore would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIsidore first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1914, when it ranked #379. Today it's #3,583, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowIsidore is 5.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 55,249.
- TrendIsidore has climbed 3,451 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Isidore means “gift of Isis”.
About the name Isidore
Isidore is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “gift of Isis”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-ore”. US birth records list Isidore for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 122 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #379 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 40 | 25,260 boys |
| 1890s | 63 | 15,967 boys |
| 1900s | 113 | 8,868 boys |
| 1910s | 211 | 4,734 boys |
| 1920s | 77 | 12,942 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 58,928 boys |
| 1940s | 6.8 | 147,059 boys |
| 1950s | 6.7 | 148,810 boys |
| 1960s | 5.0 | 201,613 boys |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 540,541 boys |
| 1980s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 662,252 boys |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 313,480 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 143,472 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 66,298 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Isidore
What does the name Isidore mean?
Isidore means “gift of Isis” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Isidore?
Isidore has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Isidore a boy or girl name?
Isidore is a boy name.
How popular is the name Isidore?
Isidore ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1914 (#379).