Yitzchok Boy

Popularity: #682 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: YITZ-khok //ˈjɪts.xɔk//

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: He will laugh

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Yitzchok, often transliterated as Isaac in English, originates from the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchak), which means "he will laugh" or "laughter." This etymology is rooted in the biblical narrative where Sarah, the wife of Abraham, laughed upon hearing that she would bear a son in her old age, as recounted in the Book of Genesis. The name has been carried through various linguistic transformations, entering Greek as Ἰσαάκ (Isaak), Latin as Isaacus, and subsequently Old French as Isaac before being adopted into Middle English as Isaac, which eventually evolved into the modern English form.

Historically, Yitzchok is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, being the son of Abraham and Sarah and the father of Jacob and Esau. His story is foundational in Jewish tradition and is also recognized in Christian and Islamic texts.

The name has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout history, including saints and scholars. The translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek (the Septuagint) and later into Latin during the early centuries of the Common Era helped to disseminate the name across different cultures and languages, solidifying its presence in various religious traditions.

Culturally, the name Yitzchok carries deep symbolic resonance, often associated with themes of faith, divine promise, and the continuity of the Jewish people. It is celebrated in Jewish tradition, particularly during the Torah readings and religious ceremonies.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Itzik, which are used affectionately in familial and community contexts. Overall, Yitzchok embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy that has endured through centuries.

Famous people named Yitzchok

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

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Yitzchok Perlman is a violinist and conductor best known for his performances with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, his collaborations with various artists, and his contributions to classical music.

Sibling suggestions

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

AvrahamMosheYaakovLeahRivkaSarah

Similar names

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

YitzhakIsaacZacharyEzekielEliYosefAharonShimon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yitzchok was first seen in the United States in 1952.

Yitzchok has ranked as high as #1862 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Yitzchok has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Yitzchok 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 Yitzchok 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 Yitzchok.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 261 261
2024 242 242
2023 208 208
2022 208 208
2021 195 195
2020 193 193
2019 187 187
2018 177 177
2017 184 184
2016 151 151
2015 151 151
2014 128 128
2013 167 167
2012 142 142
2011 130 130
2010 128 128
2009 116 116
2008 108 108
2007 104 104
2006 117 117
2005 109 109
2004 111 111
2003 99 99
2002 109 109
2001 89 89
2000 90 90
1999 82 82
1998 85 85
1997 74 74
1996 62 62
1995 71 71
1994 69 69
1993 84 84
1992 54 54
1991 60 60
1990 56 56
1989 53 53
1988 56 56
1987 49 49
1986 57 57
1985 49 49
1984 41 41
1983 38 38
1982 38 38
1981 35 35
1980 38 38
1979 33 33
1978 31 31
1977 36 36
1976 31 31
1975 22 22
1974 28 28
1973 22 22
1972 18 18
1971 6 6
1970 12 12
1969 13 13
1968 10 10
1967 15 15
1966 10 10
1964 10 10
1963 12 12
1962 11 11
1961 8 8
1960 17 17
1959 19 19
1957 7 7
1956 7 7
1955 7 7
1954 5 5
1952 6 6

Top States for Yitzchok (2024)

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
NY 160
71%
NJ 65
29%