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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Island — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Islan|Islani
English◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Island

◈

EYE-land · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2579
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#2579
Popularity score: 21
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2579 in 2024
5yr
+189 ranks
Velocity
+189
Birth frequency
1.9 per 100,000 births
Boy
#4608
Popularity score: 15
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#4608 in 2024
5yr
+524 ranks
Velocity
+524
Birth frequency
6.1 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4608 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Island

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4608

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2579 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Island

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2579

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+189 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
10 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Island is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NatureGeographicUnisex2-syllableModernPlace-nameEnglishWater-elementRare
Character
solitary independencepeaceful isolationnatural resiliencemysterious depthgrounded stability
STRONG
High confidence

Island is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2579 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +189 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4608 · very rare
Island at a Glance
Meaning:A piece of land surrounded by water. Used as a given name in modern times, evoking natural geography and independence.
Language root:English · Old English
Peak rank:#2579 in 2024
5yr change:+189 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #2579 · Boy #4608
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Iceland◈EilandInlandLeland◈Islas
Similar Style
River◈Ocean◈Haven◈Cove◈Summit◈Aspen◈
Works well with
River◈HazelWren◈Stellan◈Rowan◈Sage◈Beckett◈Ivy
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Island illustration
Name Intelligence
Island · Overview
Summary

Island is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2579 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 65/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Island scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 189 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Island carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Island is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
island.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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