Isley
How to say it: EYEZ-lee · /ˈaɪzli/
English surname turned modern first name - rose after R&B group The Isley Brothers.
Isley was the 1,208th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 76 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,401 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,208 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 76 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,347 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,401 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Isley is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Izzy
- Lee
Honouring a Isley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Isley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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