Izaak Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew name Yitzhak meaning 'he will laugh'.
Meaning of the Name Izaak
Izaak is a variant spelling of the name Isaac. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yitzhak, which means 'he will laugh'. In the Bible, Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah, known for his laughter as he was born to them in their old age. The name carries a sense of joy and happiness. Izaak is traditionally associated with the Jewish community and has biblical origins.
Popularity of the Name Izaak
The popularity for the name Izaak peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 138 births, which ranked number 2,825 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Izaak had the most male births in 2011 with 138, which ranked number 1,250 out of 14,353 male names. The number of births for the name Izaak has declined sharply over the last ten years from 124 births to 71 births, a decline of -42.74%. Among males, Izaak has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 124 births to 71 births, a decline of -42.74%.
Nationwide Popularity of Izaak
- 20 Year Trend of Izaak: -26.04%
- 10 Year Trend of Izaak: -42.74%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Izaak: -42.74%
Popularity of Izaak by State
For males, Izaak was most popular in Southwestern states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in AZ, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Izaak. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 7 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 6 | 2220 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 6 | 837 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Izaak
- Total Births of Izaak: 67 (-5.42%)
- Male Births of Izaak: 67 (-5.42%)
Given the downward trend of Izaak over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.42% decrease in total births, for a total of 67 births in 2024. Male births for Izaak have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 67 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.42%.