How old is someone named Ishaan?
The average Ishaan is 11 years old.
Half of all living Ishaans are between 6 and 16.
When was Ishaan popular?
Most of the Ishaans in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2019 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77 | under 100 |
| 2000s | 1,216 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 2,585 | 2,600 |
| 2020s | 1,584 | 1,600 |
How many Ishaans are still alive?
About 5,400 Ishaans are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 5,500 babies named Ishaan since 1990.
Nearly every Ishaan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ishaan?
More than half of living Ishaans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial under 1%
- Gen Z 37%
- Gen Alpha 62%
Is Ishaan an old name?
No. Ishaan is one of the youngest names around: younger than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ishaan will be 26 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Ishaan a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Ishaans are men.
Names the same age as Ishaan
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Ishaan's name twin is Layla. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Layla's age curve is the closest match to Ishaan's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Ishaan
How old is the average Ishaan?
The average Ishaan in the US is 11 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ishaan?
About 5,400 Ishaans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,500 babies given the name since 1990.
When was the name Ishaan most popular?
In 2019, when about 290 baby boys were named Ishaan.
Is Ishaan a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 62% of living Ishaans are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this