Declining since 2011, #2,991 for boys today.
Popularity of Izaak since 1972
Babies named Izaak per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 107 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 400 |
| 2000s | 1,048 |
| 2010s | 914 |
| 2020s | 334 |
Meaning & origin
Izaak is a distinctive variant spelling of Isaac, a name with deep biblical roots. In the United States, Izaak first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1972, and it saw its peak popularity in 2011. Since then, its usage has been falling. In 2025, the name ranked 2991st, with about 1 in 41,660 boys receiving the name. Geographically, Izaak has been most common in Connecticut, Florida, and Texas. While Isaac has remained a top-50 mainstay for decades, the Izaak spelling offers a more unique twist, appealing to parents who appreciate the traditional meaning and sound but want a less common variant. The name carries the same joyful etymology as Isaac, derived from the Hebrew Yitzchak, 'he will laugh,' and is used widely across cultures with slight variations.
Izaak is a Dutch and Polish variant spelling of Isaac, which derives from the Hebrew Yitzchak, meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he rejoices.' The name appears in the Old Testament as the son of Abraham and Sarah, and it has been used widely in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. The alternative spelling Izaak is especially common in the Netherlands and Poland, and it has been adopted in English-speaking countries as a distinctive variant.
Where Izaak is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Izaak” around the world
Where Izaak lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Ike, Zak
Sibling names for Izaak
Names that share Izaak's style, for a brother or sister.
