How Many People Are Named Isaac?

326,231

people in the United States are named Isaac

1 in 1,026 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#232

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0974%

Of US population

Peak Year

2007

10,287 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Pronunciation: IE-zək (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice", derived from צָחַק (tzachaq) meaning "to laugh". The Old Testament explains this meaning, by recounting that Abraham laughed when God told him that his aged wife Sarah would become pregnant with Isaac (see Genesis 17:17). When Isaac was a boy, God tested Abraham's faith by ordering him to sacrifice his son, though an angel prevented the act at the last moment. Isaac went on to become the father of Esau and Jacob with his wife Rebecca.... [more]

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 26.2 years old

Young (<30) 249,006
76.3%
Adult (30–60) 42,757
13.1%
Senior (>60) 34,468
10.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 51,626
Texas 34,980
New York 16,514
Florida 12,938
Illinois 11,251
Ohio 10,079
Pennsylvania 9,780
North Carolina 9,298
Michigan 8,817
Georgia 8,304

💡 Fun Facts About "Isaac"

  • 6,504 babies were named Isaac in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2007
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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