Issac Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Issac means 'he will laugh' or 'laughter' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Issac
Issac is a Hebrew name that is derived from the name Yitzhak, meaning 'he will laugh' or 'laughter'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'tsachaq', which signifies joy. Issac has biblical origins, as it is the name of the son of Abraham and Sarah in the Old Testament. This name is often associated with happiness and a sense of humor.
Popularity of the Name Issac
The popularity for the name Issac peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 819 births, which ranked number 770 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Issac had the most female births in 1976 with 6, which ranked number 8,155 out of 10,909 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2008 with 819, which ranked number 376 out of 14,620 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Issac has declined sharply over the last ten years from 622 births to 391 births, a decline of -37.14%. Among males, Issac has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 622 births to 391 births, a decline of -37.14%.
Nationwide Popularity of Issac
- 20 Year Trend of Issac: -36.32%
- 10 Year Trend of Issac: -37.14%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Issac: -37.14%
Popularity of Issac by State
For males, Issac was most popular in Western states with 96 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 76 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Issac. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 8 | 557 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 7 | 423 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 12 | 522 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 76 | 443 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 8 | 591 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 25 | 613 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 16 | 598 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 7 | 643 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 6 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 5 | 529 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 16 | 591 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 13 | 544 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 7 | 394 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 31 | 502 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 10 | 788 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 10 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 6 | 651 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 59 | 530 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 5 | 673 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Issac
- Total Births of Issac: 373 (-4.54%)
- Male Births of Issac: 373 (-4.54%)
Given the downward trend of Issac over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.54% decrease in total births, for a total of 373 births in 2024. Male births for Issac have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 373 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.54%.