Isac
Isac is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will laugh, laughter.
Origin and history
Isac is a spelling variant of the classic biblical name Isaac, derived from the Hebrew word meaning 'he will laugh' or 'laughter'. While less common than the traditional double-'a' spelling, it has been continuously registered in official U.S. birth records. It offers a streamlined, modern alternative to a deeply rooted traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
3,203 babies in the United States have been named Isac since 1880. It ranks #2274 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1769.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.3 %)
- TX (28.1 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
- AZ (3.9 %)
- NY (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 33 |
| 1910-1920 | 132 |
| 1920-1930 | 145 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 22 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 192 |
| 1990-2000 | 543 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,210 |
| 2010-2019 | 577 |
| 2020-2029 | 158 |
Nicknames
Ike, Zac
Fun facts
- Isac is a single-'a' simplified variant of the traditional Hebrew name Isaac.
- The name originates from the biblical patriarch Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah.