Isidore
Isidore first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1919, when 183 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Isidore popular?
Vintage Isidore is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1919.
| 2020s | 156 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 130 | |
| 2000s | 64 | |
| 1990s | 30 | |
| 1980s | 20 | |
| 1970s | 31 | |
| 1960s | 98 | |
| 1950s | 135 | |
| 1940s | 101 | |
| 1930s | 180 | |
| 1920s | 849 | |
| 1910s | 1,357 | |
| 1900s | 159 | |
| 1890s | 72 | |
| 1880s | 39 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Isidore mean?
From Greek Isidoros, combining the goddess name Isis + doron 'gift' — 'gift of Isis'. The 'gift' element (doron) is the same one found in Theodore and Dorothea; here the giver is the Egyptian goddess rather than God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isidore mean?
Isidore means gift of Isis. From Greek Isidoros, combining the goddess name Isis + doron 'gift' — 'gift of Isis'. The 'gift' element (doron) is the same one found in Theodore and Dorothea; here the giver is the Egyptian goddess rather than God.
What is the origin of the name Isidore?
Isidore is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Isidore?
Isidore is pronounced “IZ-i-dor.”
Is Isidore a boy or a girl name?
Isidore is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Isidore a popular name right now?
Isidore is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1919.
How popular is the name Isidore?
In 2025, Isidore ranked #3607 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Isidore most popular?
Isidore was most popular in 1919, when about 183 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Isidore?
Names similar to Isidore include Perseus, Draco, Cosmo, Lysander, Basil.
What names go well with Isidore?
greek names that pair well with Isidore include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.