Boy · #2,786 in 2026

Izaac

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

Current Rank

#2,786

Peak Rank

#1,191 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-29%

1977

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#1191

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Izaac

Izaac first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 151 Izaacs were born — ranking #1,191 that year. As of 2026, Izaac ranks #2,786 for baby boys with 46 births, falling sharply (-29%). In total, more than 3K Izaacs 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 Izaac

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

Isaac
Issac
Isaak
Aiesec
Izaak
Iraq
Iroc
Asic
Izak
Ezek
Isaiah
Iac

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Izaac

What does the name Izaac mean?

Izaac is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Izaac in 2026?

In 2026, Izaac ranks #2,786 among boys' names in the U.S., with 46 babies given the name that year.

When was Izaac most popular?

Izaac reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #1,191 that year with 151 babies given the name.

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

Izaac has historically been most popular in New Mexico, Idaho, Iowa. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Izaac.

Is Izaac a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Izaac?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Izaac include Akash, Jariel, Jacari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Izaac

Izaac is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Izaac's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #1,191. Use the chart and map above to compare Izaac'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.