Izaac

Izaac - A very unique male name

Izaac appeared on the charts for the first time in 1992 on position #3269. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Izaac and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Izaac? 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 Izaac. The baby boy name Izaac was given to 14 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2780 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 104,735 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Izaac peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 1223.

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Izaac is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Izaac is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,328 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,328.

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 Izaac is where you live.

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Izaac origin and meaning

Respelling of Isaac, from Hebrew

A respelling of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak — 'he will laugh'

Izaac is a z-spelling of the patriarch Isaac's name, 'he will laugh', part of the 1990s–2010s wave of respelled Bible names. It peaked in 2013 and has fallen since. Biblical and famous Isaacs belong to the standard spelling; this profile lists no bearers rather than borrow them.

Attested etymology

Izaac is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Izaac

We've found the following names that sound similar to Izaac, 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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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Izaac

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 Izaac 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 Izaac?

3 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

EYE-zak · /ˈaɪzək/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Isaac — The standard form — a separate, established name.
• Isaak — The German and East European spelling.
• Issac — A common misspelling also used as a given name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1992, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Izaac for a foundational biblical name given a z that sets it apart from thousands of Isaacs.

Worth knowing

• Isaac's dominance means a lifetime of spelling corrections, and none of the famous Isaacs share this spelling.