Isak
Isak is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will laugh or laughter.
Origin and history
Isak is a spelling variant of Isaac, deriving from the Hebrew Yitzchak. It is widely used in Scandinavian, Slavic, and German-speaking regions. In the United States, it serves as a less common, distinct alternative to the classic Isaac.
Popularity in the United States
1,107 babies in the United States have been named Isak since 1880. It ranks #3583 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1773.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.2 %)
- TX (27.1 %)
- MN (11.9 %)
- WA (9 %)
- IN (2.8 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 175 |
| 2000-2010 | 433 |
| 2010-2019 | 299 |
| 2020-2029 | 154 |
Famous people named Isak
- Isak Hien: Athlete, Soccer player
Fun facts
- Isak is the standard spelling of Isaac in Scandinavian countries such as Norway and Sweden.
- Isak Dinesen was the famous pen name of Danish author Karen Blixen, who wrote Out of Africa.