Isak

Isak - A very unique male name

Isak appeared on the charts for the first time in 1994 on position #3336. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Isak and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Isak? 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 Isak. The baby boy name Isak was given to 13 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2849 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Isak peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 2279.

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Isak is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Isak is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,173 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,308.

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 Isak is where you live.

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Isak origin and meaning

Scandinavian

He laughs (form of Isaac)

Isak is the Scandinavian form of Isaac, from the Hebrew Yitzchak, 'he laughs', the laughter of Sarah at the promise of a son. It is the everyday form in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, and in the US it is used chiefly in Scandinavian-heritage families. Its US presence has been small and intermittent since 1994.

Attested etymology

Isak is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Isak

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

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

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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.

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Even more about Isak

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 Isak 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 Isak?

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.

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Pronunciation

EE-sahk · /ˈiːsɑːk/

Around the world

• Isaac (English) — The English form of the same biblical name.
• Iisakki (Finnish) — The Finnish form of Isaac.
• Isaac (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish.

Spellings and nicknames

• Isaac — The English form; a separate established name.
• Isaak — A variant spelling, also used in German and Russian contexts.

Nicknames: Ike

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1994, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalInternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

A clean Scandinavian take on a classic biblical name, familiar but far less common than Isaac.

Worth knowing

• It will often be heard as Isaac and may need its spelling spelled out.