Issachar Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationISS-uh-kar / /ˈɪsəˌkɑr/Hebrew
Meaning
Hebrew: 'God will bring a reward'
Historical & Cultural Background
Issachar is a biblical name found in the Old Testament. He was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah, and the founder of the Tribe of Issachar. The name reflects the Hebrew tradition of naming children with significant meanings. In Jewish culture, Issachar is often associated with scholarship and wisdom.
Trend Summary
Issachar has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Isachar
International Variants
- Ishakar (Arabic)
- Isacar (Spanish)
Famous people named Issachar
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Issachar was first seen in the United States in 1976. Issachar has ranked as high as #1352 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Issachar has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Issachar (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 |