Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Issaac

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#3,629 (1983)

Total Babies

173

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

2022

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#3629

Peak Rank

173

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Issaac

Issaac first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 11 Issaacs were born — ranking #3,629 that year. As of 2026, Issaac ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 173 Issaacs 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 Issaac

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

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Issaac

What does the name Issaac mean?

Issaac is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Issaac in 2026?

In 2026, Issaac ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Issaac most popular?

Issaac reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #3,629 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Issaac a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Issaac?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Issaac include Gustin, Tyan, Quennel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Issaac

Issaac is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 173 births in the dataset. Issaac's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #3,629. Use the chart and map above to compare Issaac'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.