Isac Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EYE-sak //ˈaɪsæk//

Origin: Hebrew; Scandinavian

Meaning: Hebrew: 'laughter'; Scandinavian: 'God will laugh'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Isac is derived from the Hebrew name Yitzhak (יִצְחָק), which means "he will laugh" or "laughter." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Isaac is a significant patriarch, the son of Abraham and Sarah, and the father of Jacob and Esau. The name Yitzhak was transliterated into Greek as Izaakos (Ἰσαάκ), and subsequently into Latin as Isaacus.

The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it became Isac, before entering the English language in the form we recognize today. Isaac is a prominent figure in the biblical narrative, with his story recounted in the Book of Genesis, particularly in the 19th century BCE.

His birth is considered miraculous due to his parents' advanced age, and he is often associated with themes of faith and divine promise. The name has been borne by various saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring legacy in Christian contexts.

The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, further solidified the name's presence in English-speaking cultures through its widespread use in religious texts. Culturally, the name Isac has been associated with joy and laughter, reflecting its etymological roots.

In Jewish tradition, Isaac is celebrated during the festival of Passover, where his story is recounted as part of the Passover Seder. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Ike or Zac, which have been used in different cultures.

Overall, Isac carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in ancient texts and traditions that have shaped its meaning over the centuries.

Famous people named Isac

In this section, you will find notable people named Isac. 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 Isac who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Isac Elliot is a singer and songwriter best known for his albums Wake Up World, and All Eyes on Me.

Isac Lundestrom is a professional ice hockey player best known for playing with the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL.

Isac Asimov is a science fiction author best known for the Foundation series, and the Robot series.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Isac, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Isac. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Isac was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Isac has ranked as high as #2599 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Isac has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Isac 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 Isac was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Isac.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 22 22
2024 26 26
2023 19 19
2022 30 30
2021 33 33
2020 28 28
2019 27 27
2018 26 26
2017 39 39
2016 39 39
2015 42 42
2014 62 62
2013 75 75
2012 73 73
2011 92 92
2010 102 102
2009 111 111
2008 123 123
2007 138 138
2006 148 148
2005 142 142
2004 126 126
2003 127 127
2002 96 96
2001 120 120
2000 79 79
1999 88 88
1998 81 81
1997 68 68
1996 62 62
1995 56 56
1994 48 48
1993 38 38
1992 39 39
1991 31 31
1990 32 32
1989 21 21
1988 22 22
1987 20 20
1986 18 18
1985 21 21
1984 15 15
1983 17 17
1982 20 20
1981 18 18
1980 20 20
1979 7 7
1978 8 8
1977 9 9
1976 10 10
1975 6 6
1974 7 7
1973 9 9
1971 5 5
1968 5 5
1966 5 5
1965 6 6
1962 5 5
1956 7 7
1950 5 5
1947 5 5
1943 7 7
1942 5 5
1941 5 5
1939 5 5
1938 7 7
1937 7 7
1936 6 6
1935 12 12
1933 8 8
1932 13 13
1931 12 12
1930 11 11
1929 19 19
1928 15 15
1927 14 14
1926 13 13
1925 13 13
1924 12 12
1923 12 12
1922 14 14
1921 20 20
1920 13 13
1919 16 16
1918 19 19
1917 14 14
1916 17 17
1915 21 21
1914 11 11
1913 10 10
1912 9 9
1911 5 5
1910 10 10
1909 5 5
1908 7 7
1906 6 6
1905 5 5
1903 5 5
1902 5 5
1899 5 5
1892 6 6
1884 5 5

Top States for Isac (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
50%
TX 5
50%