Boy nameCurrently #2,116 in the USFalling
Ishan
2 syllablesPeak year: 20095 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
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Ishan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ishan |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 88 |
| 2002 | 82 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 103 |
| 2005 | 103 |
| 2006 | 94 |
| 2007 | 90 |
| 2008 | 121 |
| 2009 | 148 |
| 2010 | 128 |
| 2011 | 126 |
| 2012 | 93 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 107 |
| 2015 | 114 |
| 2016 | 114 |
| 2017 | 89 |
| 2018 | 102 |
| 2019 | 83 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2021 | 90 |
| 2022 | 81 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 70 |
Ishan through the decades
- Ishan peaked in 2009, when 148 babies were named Ishan in the US.
- The 2010s were Ishan's strongest decade, averaging 105 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ishan has fallen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ishan currently ranks #2,116 in the US and is cooling off.