Rising since 1986, #2,480 for boys today.
Popularity of Yitzchak since 1968
Babies named Yitzchak per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 144 |
| 1990s | 208 |
| 2000s | 325 |
| 2010s | 402 |
| 2020s | 317 |
Meaning & origin
Yitzchak represents the direct Hebrew form of Isaac, a name deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. Since first appearing in U.S. records in 1968, its usage has been modest but consistent, with a rank of 2,480 in 2025. The name is given to approximately 1 in 31,631 baby boys, and its popularity has been rising since 1986, reaching its peak in 2022. Geographically, Yitzchak is most common in New Jersey, Maryland, and New York, reflecting concentrations of Orthodox Jewish communities. As a biblical name with a clear etymology and enduring cultural significance, Yitzchak carries substantial weight for families seeking a name with deep religious and historical meaning.
Yitzchak is the Hebrew original form of Isaac, derived from the Hebrew root tzachak (to laugh). In the Hebrew Bible, Yitzchak is the son of Abraham and Sarah, and his name is linked to Sarah's laughter at the news of his birth. The name has remained a traditional choice among Jewish families, particularly in Orthodox communities, from biblical times to the present.
Where Yitzchak is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yitzy, Itzik, Zack, Yitch
Sibling names for Yitzchak
Names that share Yitzchak's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Rivka, Sarah, Leah, Rachel, Chava, Bracha, Faiga, Gitty, Raizy, Rochel, Yehudis, Menucha, Rifka, Raizel, Fruma, Chavie, Nechuma
Brothers: Avraham, Yaakov, Moshe, Aryeh, Shmuel, Avrohom, Chaim, Eliyahu, Shlomo, Simcha, Tzvi, Yechiel, Yehoshua, Leib, Pinchos, Yehudah, Dovber, Elchonon, Nachum, Yechezkel, Yerachmiel, Yochanan, Zalman, Zalmen, Eliyohu, Gedalia, Meshulem, Nachmen, Nochum, Pesach
