Isom
Isom is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
God hears (if derived from Ishmael) or originating from an English place-name.
Origin and history
Isom is a traditional English name that originated either as a habitational surname from Isom in Nottinghamshire or as a dialectal variant of the biblical name Ishmael. Historically present in the United States since the 19th century, it remains a rare, vintage masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,783 babies in the United States have been named Isom since 1880. It ranks #3029 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1892.
States where it is most popular
- MS (45.3 %)
- GA (18.9 %)
- TX (14.2 %)
- AL (11.5 %)
- KY (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 183 |
| 1890-1900 | 117 |
| 1900-1910 | 115 |
| 1910-1920 | 233 |
| 1920-1930 | 277 |
| 1930-1940 | 165 |
| 1940-1950 | 169 |
| 1950-1960 | 142 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 65 |
| 2000-2010 | 49 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Fun facts
- Isom originally developed as a transferred usage of the English surname Isom or Ison.
- The name has recorded births in the United States dating back to the late 19th century.