Is Ike a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ike is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #882 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Ike Boy

Popularity: #882 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationEYEK / /aɪk/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: He will laugh; English: Diminutive of Isaac

Historical & Cultural Background

Ike is often considered a diminutive of the name Isaac, which has Hebrew origins. The name Isaac is significant in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, as it is borne by a key biblical figure. In the 20th century, Ike became popular in the United States, particularly due to the influence of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was commonly known as Ike. The name has a friendly and approachable quality, contributing to its appeal.

Trend Summary

Ike has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise during the mid-20th century.

Variants

Ikey

International Variants

Ike (English)

Famous people named Ike

Ike Turner was an influential American musician known for his work in the genres of rhythm and blues and rock.

Ike Barinholtz is an American actor and comedian recognized for his roles in television and film.

Ike Davis is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.

Fictional characters named Ike

Ike is a character in the video game series Fire Emblem, known for his role as a skilled swordsman.

Ike is a character in the animated series South Park, often portrayed as a young child adopted by the Broflovski family.

Sibling Suggestions

Isaac Eli Noah Levi Micah Asher

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)

Top States for Ike (2022)

Year:

State	Births	Share
MN	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	42
1881	55
1882	67
1883	50
1884	76
1885	41
1886	48
1887	44
1888	53
1889	52
1890	48
1891	42
1892	51
1893	33
1894	41
1895	44
1896	54
1897	40
1898	47
1899	48
1900	65
1901	26
1902	41
1903	24
1904	55
1905	47
1906	26
1907	47
1908	39
1909	48
1910	49
1911	38
1912	50
1913	51
1914	73
1915	70
1916	90
1917	89
1918	75
1919	86
1920	86
1921	79
1922	70
1923	70
1924	77
1925	65
1926	65
1927	64
1928	61
1929	63
1930	60
1931	54
1932	45
1933	53
1934	49
1935	44
1936	41
1937	38
1938	39
1939	42
1940	40
1941	47
1942	47
1943	60
1944	42
1945	57
1946	58
1947	66
1948	63
1949	66
1950	54
1951	61
1952	90
1953	111
1954	75
1955	75
1956	70
1957	76
1958	56
1959	53
1960	51
1961	59
1962	37
1963	44
1964	35
1965	41
1966	40
1967	40
1968	34
1969	37
1970	34
1971	39
1972	42
1973	40
1974	44
1975	36
1976	22
1977	40
1978	43
1979	37
1980	32
1981	41
1982	35
1983	25
1984	29
1985	42
1986	35
1987	27
1988	32
1989	39
1990	25
1991	33
1992	26
1993	40
1994	37
1995	18
1996	17
1997	22
1998	24
1999	32
2000	31
2001	31
2002	29
2003	45
2004	38
2005	32
2006	51
2007	55
2008	73
2009	69
2010	60
2011	63
2012	57
2013	57
2014	87
2015	95
2016	56
2017	51
2018	69
2019	61
2020	71
2021	56
2022	54
2023	49
2024	42