Isadore
Isadore is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of Isis.
Origin and history
Isadore is a classic masculine name derived from the Greek name Isidoros, meaning 'gift of Isis'. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has become a rare vintage choice in recent years. It shares its roots with the more common variant Isidore.
Popularity in the United States
5,714 babies in the United States have been named Isadore since 1880. It ranks #1603 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1843.
States where it is most popular
- PA (24.4 %)
- NY (23.8 %)
- IL (9.3 %)
- NJ (6.8 %)
- MA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 93 |
| 1890-1900 | 174 |
| 1900-1910 | 350 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,980 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,364 |
| 1930-1940 | 443 |
| 1940-1950 | 295 |
| 1950-1960 | 271 |
| 1960-1970 | 170 |
| 1970-1980 | 131 |
| 1980-1990 | 90 |
| 1990-2000 | 82 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 95 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Famous people named Isadore
- Isadore Sharp: businessman, hotelier
Nicknames
Izzy, Iz, Dore
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Greek name Isidoros, which combines the deity name Isis with 'doron', meaning gift.
- Isadore was significantly more common in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s than it is today.