Yitzchok

Yitzchok - A very unique male name

Yitzchok appeared on the charts for the first time in 1952 on position #1561. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yitzchok and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yitzchok? 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 Yitzchok. The baby boy name Yitzchok was given to 247 baby boys in 2025, ranking #835 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,936 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yitzchok peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 835.

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Yitzchok is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yitzchok is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #105 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #122.

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 Yitzchok is where you live.

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Yitzchok origin and meaning

Yiddish, from Hebrew

The Yiddish form of Isaac — from Hebrew Yitzchak, 'he will laugh'

Yitzchok is the Yiddish rendering of the biblical Isaac, whose name recalls the laughter of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis. This spelling is used almost exclusively in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish families, where it has been carried continuously for generations. Its slow, steady rise to its highest point yet in 2025 reflects the growth of those communities rather than a mainstream trend.

Attested etymology

Yitzchok is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Yitzchok

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

Yitzchak / Yutaka / Yates / Yitzy /

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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)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Yitzchok

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 Yitzchok 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 Yitzchok?

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

yits-KHOK · /jɪtsˈxɔk/
The guttural kh (ch) sound has no English equivalent, and English speakers render the name in several approximations

Around the world

• Yitzchak (Hebrew) — The Hebrew form of the name, transliterated Yitzchak or Yitzhak

Spellings and nicknames

• Yitzchak — Closer transliteration of the Hebrew form
• Yitzhak — Another transliteration of the same Hebrew name

Famous bearers

• Yitzchok Hutner — Rabbi and rosh yeshiva, a major figure in 20th-century Orthodox Judaism (1906–1980) Historical

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Why parents choose it

For families who choose it, Yitzchok is a name of continuity — a grandfather's or great-grandfather's name carried forward in its traditional Yiddish form.

Worth knowing

• The ch is a guttural sound most English speakers cannot produce, so approximations are routine outside the community
• The spelling will almost always need explaining and correcting on forms