Isaac
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Laughter; He Will Laugh
Background: The name Isaac originates from the Hebrew name Yitzhak (יִצְחָק), which means 'he will laugh' or 'laughter.' This name is found in the Greek form Isaac, which retains the original meaning. The Latin form Isaacus also reflects this connection, maintaining the associations tied to the name's roots.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#105
Total births
326,231
Most popular decade
2000s
(272,787 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-9 ranks)
Years in Top 100
44
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 274
- First year rank
- #62
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak year births
- 10,274
- Peak rank
- #41
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6,498
- Recent rank
- #40
Female
- First year
- 1919
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,817
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 41
- Peak rank
- #3,566
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #13,427
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).