Yitzchak
Yitzchak is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will laugh.
Origin and history
Yitzchak is a traditional Hebrew male name meaning 'he will laugh.' It is the original biblical Hebrew form of the name Isaac. In the United States, it is primarily used within Orthodox Jewish communities, maintaining a steady presence.
Popularity in the United States
1,458 babies in the United States have been named Yitzchak since 1880. It ranks #3269 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1610.
States where it is most popular
- NY (73 %)
- NJ (24.9 %)
- MD (2.2 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 144 |
| 1990-2000 | 208 |
| 2000-2010 | 325 |
| 2010-2019 | 402 |
| 2020-2029 | 317 |
Famous people named Yitzchak
- Yitzchak Rabin: Prime Minister, Statesman
Nicknames
Yitzy, Izzy
Fun facts
- Yitzchak is the direct transliteration of the Hebrew name that became Isaac in Western traditions.
- The name references Sarah's laughter upon hearing she would bear a child in her old age.