Issac
How to say it: EYE-zik · /ˈaɪzək/
Variant spelling of Isaac; from Hebrew Yitzhak meaning 'he laughs' or 'laughter'.
Issac was the 49th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 258 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #72 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #49 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 258 |
| Share of births | 1 in 524 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #72 |
| In France, 2025 | #9 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through the 2000s gave Issac its high point. Use has fallen well below that level and should keep slipping.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants and a breathy finish give Issac a lively biblical energy, heard as EYE zik. Jacob shares its style and Ike works as a short form.
Nicknames
- Iz
- Izzy
- Ike
Honouring a Issac in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Issac is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #9 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Issac
- Issac Ryan Brown (born 2005)American actor
- Issac Delgado (born 1963)Musician, salsa performer
- Issac Honey (born 1993)Football player
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