Izaac
Boy name · #2856 in 2025 · Uniqueness 85/100
In 2025, 44 baby boys were named Izaac, placing it at #2856 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1359, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,909 boys born in 2025 was named Izaac.
Babies named Izaac per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 48-year story
Izaac first appears in the Social Security records in 1977, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 151 boys were named Izaac — good for #1191 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Izaac against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Izaac in class?
Izaac scores 85 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Izaac will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Izaac is most common
State-level data for Izaac is sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
Names like Izaac
Statistically, parents drawn to Izaac tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Isaak, Izaak, Issac, Ishan, and Zac.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Izaac | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2833 |
| 2024 | 51 | #2595 |
| 2023 | 47 | #2737 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2269 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2552 |
| 2020 | 64 | #2167 |
| 2019 | 79 | #1886 |
| 2018 | 80 | #1872 |
| 2017 | 80 | #1844 |
| 2016 | 77 | #1903 |
| 2015 | 128 | #1359 |
| 2014 | 131 | #1329 |
| 2013 | 146 | #1229 |
| 2012 | 146 | #1218 |
| 2011 | 120 | #1385 |
| 2010 | 133 | #1292 |
| 2009 | 151 | #1191 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1211 |
| 2007 | 131 | #1311 |
| 2006 | 100 | #1512 |
| 2005 | 134 | #1191 |
| 2004 | 101 | #1404 |
| 2003 | 95 | #1400 |
| 2002 | 99 | #1332 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1617 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Izaac a popular boy name?
Izaac ranked #2856 among boys in 2025 with 44 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1359.
When was the name Izaac most popular?
Izaac peaked in 2009, when 151 American boys received the name (ranked #1191 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Izaac?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,909 newborn American boys was named Izaac. It scores 85/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.