Isaak
Isaak is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will laugh, or laughter.
Origin and history
Isaak is a classic male given name derived from the Hebrew name Yitzchak, meaning 'he will laugh'. It is a less common spelling variant of Isaac used throughout Europe and North America. In the United States, it remains a steady, recognizable choice with deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
4,271 babies in the United States have been named Isaak since 1880. It ranks #1911 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1558.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.7 %)
- TX (19.6 %)
- MN (4.6 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
- WA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 600 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,880 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,347 |
| 2020-2029 | 370 |
Famous people named Isaak
- Isaak Babel: Writer, Journalist
- Isaak Touré: Athlete
Nicknames
Ike, Zak
Fun facts
- Isaak uses the double 'a' spelling common in German, Russian, and Greek transliterations of the biblical name.
- The name stems from the laughter of Abraham and Sarah upon learning they would have a son in their old age.