Isac Boy
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
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Similar names
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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 #1235 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.
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | |
| CA | 5 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2012 | 73 |
| 2011 | 92 |
| 2010 | 102 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2008 | 123 |
| 2007 | 138 |
| 2006 | 148 |
| 2005 | 142 |
| 2004 | 126 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2002 | 96 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2000 | 79 |
| 1999 | 88 |
| 1998 | 81 |
| 1997 | 68 |
| 1996 | 62 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1990 | 32 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 |