A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Isidor since 1883
Babies named Isidor per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1914, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Isidor's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 |
| 1890s | 36 |
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 160 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Isidor is a name with deep historical and religious roots. It peaked in popularity in the United States in 1892, during its strongest decade, the 1890s. After decades of low usage, the name has been on a rising trajectory since 2021, making it a rare but recognized choice. Its earliest recorded U.S. appearance dates back to 1883.
From the Greek name Isidoros, derived from Isis, the Egyptian goddess, and doron, meaning 'gift'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, and was common in the Byzantine Empire and later among Jews in Europe.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Isy
Sibling names for Isidor
Names that share Isidor's style, for a brother or sister.
