Isaac Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Isaac is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Isaac?
Isaac is spelled I-S-A-A-C. The name has 5 letters.
Isaac at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Isaac means “he will laugh” or “he will rejoice” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with the biblical patriarch Isaac in religious texts.
- Pronunciation
- EYE-zək · 2 syllables
Isaac Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,457
Recorded Births10
Rank#47
Recorded Births5,953
- Girls usage rose 4,020 places to #9,457 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 6 places to #47 and recorded 576 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Isaac Mean?
Isaac means “he will laugh” or “he will rejoice” in Hebrew.
Origin: Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with the biblical patriarch Isaac in religious texts.
How Do You Pronounce Isaac?
PronunciationEYE-zək
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Isaac?
- History
- Isaac is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, where he is the son of Abraham and Sarah. The name has been used historically in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Isaac Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 10 | #9,457 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5,953 | #47 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6 | #13,477 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6,529 | #41 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6,621 | #42 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6,752 | #41 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6,987 | #40 |
| 2020 | Girls | 8 | #11,090 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7,155 | #39 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2019 | Boys | 8,231 | #34 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8,503 | #34 |
| 2017 | Girls | 12 | #8,776 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8,894 | #32 |
| 2016 | Girls | 15 | #7,602 |
| 2016 | Boys | 9,782 | #31 |
| 2015 | Girls | 12 | #8,931 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9,988 | #31 |
| 2014 | Girls | 13 | #8,485 |
| 2014 | Boys | 9,999 | #31 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
| 2013 | Boys | 10,134 | #28 |
When Was Isaac Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Boys
10,274 recorded births
National rank #41
2013 · Boys
10,134 recorded births
National rank #28
2012 · Boys
10,065 recorded births
National rank #30
2008 · Boys
10,030 recorded births
National rank #37
Where Isaac Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #17 | 138 |
| DC | #22 | 23 |
| MA | #26 | 164 |
| NY | #30 | 400 |
| NE | #35 | 48 |
| CA | #38 | 766 |
| IN | #41 | 137 |
| MI | #42 | 178 |