Ishaan
Ishaan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Lord, ruler, or master.
Origin and history
Ishaan is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'lord', 'master', or 'ruler'. In Hindu tradition, it is one of the names of Lord Shiva and refers to the guardian of the northeast direction. It has grown in popularity in the United States over recent decades, particularly among South Asian communities.
Popularity in the United States
5,462 babies in the United States have been named Ishaan since 1880. It ranks #1648 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #832.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.5 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- NJ (11.3 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 77 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,216 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,585 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,584 |
Famous people named Ishaan
- Ishaan Khatter: Actor
Fun facts
- In traditional Hindu cosmology, Ishaan is associated with the northeast direction and its guardianship.
- The name has gained significant tracking in the U.S. birth registry since the early 2000s.