Boy · #2,577 in 2026

Isaak

Name: Popularity of the name Isaak in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Isaak, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,577

Peak Rank

#799 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-37%

1976

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#799

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Isaak

Isaak first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 218 Isaaks were born — ranking #940 that year. As of 2026, Isaak ranks #2,577 for baby boys with 52 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 4K Isaaks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Isaak

Phonetically similar names — useful when Isaak is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Issac
Isac
Isak
Izaak
Icec
Isic
Isk
Isc
Izak
Ingsoc
Itzhak
Esox

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Isaak

What does the name Isaak mean?

Isaak is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Isaak in 2026?

In 2026, Isaak ranks #2,577 among boys' names in the U.S., with 52 babies given the name that year.

When was Isaak most popular?

Isaak reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #799 that year with 218 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Isaak most popular?

Isaak has historically been most popular in North Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Isaak.

Is Isaak a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Isaak is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Isaak?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Isaak include Author, Eliot, Lyric. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Isaak

Isaak is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Isaak's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #799. Use the chart and map above to compare Isaak's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.