Isaak
Every Isaak since 1976 — 4,271 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isaak
Isaak is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,693 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 4,271 American babies have been named Isaak. Its peak came in 2009, when 218 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Isaak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isaak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2,693 |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,400 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2,452 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2,203 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,161 |
| 2020 | 77 | #1,917 |
| 2019 | 98 | #1,655 |
| 2018 | 106 | #1,578 |
| 2017 | 108 | #1,529 |
| 2016 | 108 | #1,542 |
| 2015 | 122 | #1,409 |
| 2014 | 135 | #1,310 |
| 2013 | 148 | #1,212 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1,136 |
| 2011 | 178 | #1,061 |
| 2010 | 183 | #1,054 |
| 2009 | 218 | #940 |
| 2008 | 189 | #1,016 |
| 2007 | 195 | #999 |
| 2006 | 165 | #1,077 |
| 2005 | 173 | #996 |
| 2004 | 189 | #904 |
| 2003 | 179 | #922 |
| 2002 | 214 | #805 |
| 2001 | 210 | #800 |
| 2000 | 148 | #1,000 |
| 1995 | 57 | #1,610 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,366 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,874 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,681 |
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Famous people named Isaak
- Isaak Brodsky Painter · 1883–1939
- Isaak Dunayevsky Composer · 1900–1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Isaak in 2025?
Isaak ranked #2,693 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isaak?
4,271 babies have been named Isaak in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isaak most popular?
Isaak peaked in 2009, when 218 newborns received the name.
Is Isaak a boy or girl name?
Isaak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isaak rising or falling?
Isaak is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Isaak?
Well-known people named Isaak include Isaak Brodsky (painter), Isaak Dunayevsky (composer).