Isham
Isham is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Home or estate on the River Ise.
Origin and history
Isham is an English given name derived from a habitational surname based on the village of Isham in Northamptonshire. Etymologically, it combines the River Ise with the Old English suffix for home or settlement. In the United States, it has been used as a rare traditional given name since the colonial period.
Popularity in the United States
615 babies in the United States have been named Isham since 1880. It ranks #4061 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- NC (70 %)
- GA (30 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 65 |
| 1890-1900 | 53 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 100 |
| 1920-1930 | 151 |
| 1930-1940 | 56 |
| 1940-1950 | 47 |
| 1950-1960 | 36 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Isham
- Isham Green Harris: Politician, Governor
- Isham Randolph: Planter, Merchant
Fun facts
- The name directly references the village of Isham in Northamptonshire, England, which rests on the River Ise.
- Isham was often bestowed as a given name in colonial Virginia and early Southern families to preserve a maternal surname.