Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Ison

Name: Popularity of the name Ison in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ison, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#5,171 (2013)

Total Babies

108

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

2020

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#5171

Peak Rank

108

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ison

Ison first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 17 Isons were born — ranking #5,171 that year. As of 2026, Ison ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 108 Isons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ison

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ison is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Eson
Essen
Isn
Esson
Ysm
Ehsan
Assen
Isam
Isin
Isan
Esen
Issam

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ison

What does the name Ison mean?

Ison is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ison in 2026?

In 2026, Ison ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ison most popular?

Ison reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #5,171 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Ison a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ison is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ison?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ison include Avelardo, Avel, Navarro. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ison

Ison is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 108 births in the dataset. Ison's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #5,171. Use the chart and map above to compare Ison's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.