Ike Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EYEK //aɪk//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: He will laugh; English: Diminutive of Isaac
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Ike is derived from the Hebrew name Yitzhak, meaning "laughter" or "he will laugh." This name transitioned into Greek as Isaac (Ἰσαάκ), which was then adopted into Latin as Isaacus. The name made its way into Old French as Isac and eventually entered the English language as Isaac.
The diminutive form Ike emerged as a familiar or affectionate variant of Isaac, particularly in English-speaking cultures, where it became a standalone name over time. Historically, the name Isaac is significant in Judeo-Christian traditions, being a prominent biblical figure, the son of Abraham and Sarah.
Isaac's story is recounted in the Book of Genesis, where he is noted for his role in the covenant between God and Abraham, which is foundational to Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths. The name gained further prominence through its inclusion in major biblical translations, such as the King James Bible published in 1611, which helped solidify its presence in English-speaking contexts.
Culturally, the name Ike carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with figures of leadership and authority. Notably, Dwight D.
Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, was commonly known as Ike, which contributed to the name's recognition in the 20th century. The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its biblical roots and the positive associations with laughter and joy, making it a symbol of hope and continuity across generations.
Famous people named Ike
In this section, you will find notable people named Ike. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ike who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Ike who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Ike Turner was a musician and bandleader best known for his work with the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, and the song "Proud Mary.".
Ike Eisenmann is an actor best known for his roles in Escape to Witch Mountain, Return from Witch Mountain, and the television series The Amazing Spider-Man.
Fictional characters named Ike
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Ike is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. He is a skilled swordsman and the main protagonist in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and its sequel, Radiant Dawn.
Ike is a fictional character from the animated series Super Smash Bros. He is a playable character known for his powerful sword attacks and strong presence in the franchise.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ike. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ike was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Ike has ranked as high as #914 nationally, which occurred in 1953, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana.
In the past 5 years the name Ike has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ike is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ike was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ike (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ike.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2020 | 71 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2018 | 69 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2008 | 73 |
| 2007 | 55 |
| 2006 | 51 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1982 | 35 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1979 | 37 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1977 | 40 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1974 | 44 |
| 1973 | 40 |
| 1972 | 42 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1970 | 34 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1968 | 34 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1966 | 40 |
| 1965 | 41 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1963 | 44 |
| 1962 | 37 |
| 1961 | 59 |
| 1960 | 51 |
| 1959 | 53 |
| 1958 | 56 |
| 1957 | 76 |
| 1956 | 70 |
| 1955 | 75 |
| 1954 | 75 |
| 1953 | 111 |
| 1952 | 90 |
| 1951 | 61 |
| 1950 | 54 |
| 1949 | 66 |
| 1948 | 63 |
| 1947 | 66 |
| 1946 | 58 |
| 1945 | 57 |
| 1944 | 42 |
| 1943 | 60 |
| 1942 | 47 |
| 1941 | 47 |
| 1940 | 40 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1938 | 39 |
| 1937 | 38 |
| 1936 | 41 |
| 1935 | 44 |
| 1934 | 49 |
| 1933 | 53 |
| 1932 | 45 |
| 1931 | 54 |
| 1930 | 60 |
| 1929 | 63 |
| 1928 | 61 |
| 1927 | 64 |
| 1926 | 65 |
| 1925 | 65 |
| 1924 | 77 |
| 1923 | 70 |
| 1922 | 70 |
| 1921 | 79 |
| 1920 | 86 |
| 1919 | 86 |
| 1918 | 75 |
| 1917 | 89 |
| 1916 | 90 |
| 1915 | 70 |
| 1914 | 73 |
| 1913 | 51 |
| 1912 | 50 |
| 1911 | 38 |
| 1910 | 49 |
| 1909 | 48 |
| 1908 | 39 |
| 1907 | 47 |
| 1906 | 26 |
| 1905 | 47 |
| 1904 | 55 |
| 1903 | 24 |
| 1902 | 41 |
| 1901 | 26 |
| 1900 | 65 |
| 1899 | 48 |
| 1898 | 47 |
| 1897 | 40 |
| 1896 | 54 |
| 1895 | 44 |
| 1894 | 41 |
| 1893 | 33 |
| 1892 | 51 |
| 1891 | 42 |
| 1890 | 48 |
| 1889 | 52 |
| 1888 | 53 |
| 1887 | 44 |
| 1886 | 48 |
| 1885 | 41 |
| 1884 | 76 |
| 1883 | 50 |
| 1882 | 67 |
| 1881 | 55 |
| 1880 | 42 |