Izaac
Izaac is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will laugh; laughter.
Origin and history
Izaac is a modern variant spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Isaac. It derives from the element yitzchaq, meaning 'he will laugh' or 'laughter'. In the United States, it serves as a distinct phonetic spelling variation of a classic traditional name.
Popularity in the United States
2,845 babies in the United States have been named Izaac since 1880. It ranks #2428 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1607.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42 %)
- TX (25.8 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- AZ (5.9 %)
- IL (3.2 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 267 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,099 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,120 |
| 2020-2029 | 320 |
Nicknames
Ike, Zac, Zack
Fun facts
- Izaac replaces the traditional 'sa' in Isaac with a 'z' to create a modern visual twist on an ancient classic.
- The name stems from the story of Abraham and Sarah laughing upon learning they would have a child in old age.