Izaak
Every Izaak since 1972 — 2,889 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Izaak
Izaak is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,016 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 2,889 American babies have been named Izaak. Its peak came in 2011, when 138 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Izaak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Izaak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,016 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2,488 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,971 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,049 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,393 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,152 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,374 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2,455 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,362 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2,120 |
| 2015 | 90 | #1,722 |
| 2014 | 107 | #1,508 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1,504 |
| 2012 | 124 | #1,362 |
| 2011 | 138 | #1,255 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1,432 |
| 2009 | 122 | #1,397 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1,416 |
| 2007 | 109 | #1,469 |
| 2006 | 111 | #1,415 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1,316 |
| 2004 | 118 | #1,277 |
| 2003 | 89 | #1,471 |
| 2002 | 96 | #1,374 |
| 2001 | 89 | #1,406 |
| 2000 | 80 | #1,508 |
| 1995 | 38 | #2,153 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,515 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,088 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,162 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,316 |
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Famous people named Izaak
- Izaak Walton Writer · 1593–1683
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Izaak in 2025?
Izaak ranked #3,016 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Izaak?
2,889 babies have been named Izaak in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Izaak most popular?
Izaak peaked in 2011, when 138 newborns received the name.
Is Izaak a boy or girl name?
Izaak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Izaak rising or falling?
Izaak is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Izaak?
Well-known people named Izaak include Izaak Walton (writer).