Izaak
Izaak is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will laugh; laughter.
Origin and history
Izaak is a traditional variant spelling of Isaac, originating from the Hebrew name Yitzchak. It carries the classic meaning of 'he will laugh' or 'laughter'. In the United States, it serves as a less common, distinctive alternative to the mainstream spelling Isaac.
Popularity in the United States
2,889 babies in the United States have been named Izaak since 1880. It ranks #2410 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1593.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.7 %)
- TX (23.8 %)
- AZ (3.8 %)
- IN (3.8 %)
- OH (3.7 %)
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 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 400 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,048 |
| 2010-2019 | 914 |
| 2020-2029 | 334 |
Famous people named Izaak
- Izaak Walton: Writer, Biographer
- Izaak Theo Adu: Model
Nicknames
Ike, Zac, Zak
Fun facts
- Izaak uses the double 'a' and 'z', which reflects older Dutch and Eastern European transliterational styles.
- Izaak Walton was a famous 17th-century English writer best known for his book 'The Compleat Angler'.