Isaac
Isaac first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2007, when 10,274 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,953.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Isaac popular?
Declining Isaac is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 39,997 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 94,574 | |
| 2000s | 90,761 | |
| 1990s | 40,271 | |
| 1980s | 18,374 | |
| 1970s | 10,480 | |
| 1960s | 4,605 | |
| 1950s | 5,479 | |
| 1940s | 5,064 | |
| 1930s | 4,715 | |
| 1920s | 6,552 | |
| 1910s | 4,952 | |
| 1900s | 1,638 | |
| 1890s | 1,735 | |
| 1880s | 2,311 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Isaac mean?
Isaac is from the Hebrew Yiṣḥaq, “he will laugh,” a reference to Sarah’s joy at his birth in Genesis.
Nicknames for Isaac
- Ike
- Zac
Variants & spellings
- Isaak
- Itzhak
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isaac mean?
Isaac means He will laugh. Isaac is from the Hebrew Yiṣḥaq, “he will laugh,” a reference to Sarah’s joy at his birth in Genesis.
What is the origin of the name Isaac?
Isaac is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Isaac?
Isaac is pronounced “EYE-zik.”
Is Isaac a boy or a girl name?
Isaac is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Isaac a popular name right now?
Isaac is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Isaac?
In 2025, Isaac ranked #47 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Isaac most popular?
Isaac was most popular in 2007, when about 10,274 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Isaac?
Common nicknames for Isaac include Ike, Zac.
What names are similar to Isaac?
Names similar to Isaac include Elijah, Caleb, Levi, Abel.
What names go well with Isaac?
Hebrew names that pair well with Isaac include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.