Holding steady.
Popularity of Issiac since 1981
Babies named Issiac per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Issiac is an exceedingly rare variant of Isaac that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981. Despite never ranking in the top 1000, it saw its peak usage in 2006, after which its trajectory remained stable at very low numbers. The name is so uncommon that the incidence is fewer than 1 in every million births (one-in-N is null in the data). It has no recorded top states, indicating scattered usage. As a modern spelling variation, Issiac offers a distinctive twist on the classic Isaac, though it remains largely unfamiliar.
Issiac is a rare English variant of Isaac, which derives from the Hebrew name Yitzchaq, meaning 'he will laugh.' The name Isaac is prominently featured in the Old Testament as the son of Abraham and Sarah. Issiac likely emerged as a phonetic or spelling variation in the late 20th century, with first recorded usage in 1981, though it remains extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Ike
Sibling names for Issiac
Names that share Issiac's style, for a brother or sister.
