Isaac
boy name#47 in 2025Isaac entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #28 in 2013, ranks #47 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#47
rank today
#28
peak (2013)
5,953
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #75 |
| 1890s | #103 |
| 1900s | #131 |
| 1910s | #173 |
| 1920s | #208 |
| 1930s | #246 |
| 1940s | #276 |
| 1950s | #310 |
| 1960s | #363 |
| 1970s | #225 |
| 1980s | #151 |
| 1990s | #98 |
| 2000s | #46 |
| 2010s | #33 |
| 2020s | #42 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Isaac has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 300,000 people named Isaac are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Isaac alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Isaac in 2025?
- Isaac ranks #47 among US boy names in 2025, with 5,953 babies given the name.
- When was the name Isaac most popular?
- Isaac peaked in 2013, reaching #28 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Isaac with classmates?
- Isaac will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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