Isac

Isac - A very unique male name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Isac at a glance

Isac is ranked #4008 among boy baby names in 2025, with 5 births in 2025. It peaked in 2003 at #1164 and first appeared on the charts in 1921.

Rank in 2025
#4008
Births in 2025
5
Peak year
2003 (#1164)
First appeared
1921
Trend
#3834 in 2020 → #4008 in 2025 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 293,257 boys

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Isac appeared on the charts for the first time in 1921 on position #1866. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Isac and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Isac? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Isac. The baby boy name Isac was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4008 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Isac peaked in popularity 23 years ago in 2003 on position 1164.



Famous with this name

Isac Calmroth
Isac Ivan
Isac Hellman


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Isac is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Isac is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,600 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,600.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Isac is where you live.


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Isac origin and meaning

Variant of Isaac

A variant spelling of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzchaq, 'he laughs'

Isac is the single-A spelling of Isaac, also the standard form in several European languages. In the US it has run far behind Isaac, peaking in 2006, and it invites constant correction to the standard spelling.

Attested etymology

Isac is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Isac, pop culture references for the name Isac and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Isac

We've found the following names that sound similar to Isac, sorted by popularity.

Isaac / Isaiah / Isiah / Issac / Isaias / Izaiah / Isai / Izayah / Isaak / Ike /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20254008
20233168
20222729
20212733
20203834
20193318
20173054
20163250
20152582
20142011
20131719
20121862
20111714
20101630
20091493
20081352
20071330
20061185
20051177
20041252
20031164
20021407
20011230
20001433
19991425
19981501
19971357
19961394
19951497
19941587
19932010
19921834
19911876
19901915
19892447
19882796
19872203
19861696
19851592
19832371
19822384
19812325
19802288
19211866

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2600

Even more about Isac


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Isac a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Isac?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

Pronunciation

EYE-zik · /ˈaɪzɪk/

Around the world

  • Isac (Swedish) — The standard Swedish form of Isaac.
  • Isac (Spanish) — A recorded Spanish variant alongside Isaac.

Spellings and nicknames

  • Isaac — The standard spelling, a separate established name.
  • Isaak — A Germanic spelling also in the data.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Biblical

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Isac for a biblical classic in a leaner, more European-looking spelling.

Worth knowing

  • Will be 'corrected' to Isaac almost everywhere.

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#
On chart
2003
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Isac
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 293,257
Letter count 4
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1921
2025 births +5

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