Yitzchok
Yitzchok is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will laugh or laughter.
Origin and history
Yitzchok is a traditional Yiddish and Ashkenazi Hebrew spelling variant of Isaac. It derives from the biblical Hebrew root meaning to laugh or he will laugh. In the United States, the name is primarily used within Orthodox Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
5,451 babies in the United States have been named Yitzchok since 1880. It ranks #1649 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #935.
States where it is most popular
- NY (75.9 %)
- NJ (24 %)
- IL (0.1 %)
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 | 51 |
| 1960-1970 | 106 |
| 1970-1980 | 239 |
| 1980-1990 | 454 |
| 1990-2000 | 697 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,052 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,545 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,307 |
Nicknames
Yitzy, Itzy
Fun facts
- Yitzchok reflects the Ashkenazi Hebrew pronunciation of the biblical name Isaac.
- The name maintains steady usage in traditional Jewish communities across the United States.