Izaak
Boy name · #3016 in 2025 · Uniqueness 87/100
Izaak is currently the #3016 boy name in the United States — 41 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1717, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 43,902 boys born in 2025 was named Izaak.
Babies named Izaak per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 53-year story
Izaak first appears in the Social Security records in 1972, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 138 boys were named Izaak — good for #1250 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 Izaak against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Izaak in class?
Izaak scores 87 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 Izaak will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Izaak is most common
Geography matters for names, and Izaak is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Izaaks were FL (7), TX (6), CT (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Izaak
Statistically, parents drawn to Izaak tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Isaak, Isak, Izaac, Marek, and Tejas.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Izaak | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #2991 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2476 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2952 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2039 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2373 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2139 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2364 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2445 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2345 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2110 |
| 2015 | 90 | #1717 |
| 2014 | 107 | #1506 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1500 |
| 2012 | 124 | #1359 |
| 2011 | 138 | #1250 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1425 |
| 2009 | 122 | #1390 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1414 |
| 2007 | 109 | #1464 |
| 2006 | 111 | #1413 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1315 |
| 2004 | 118 | #1271 |
| 2003 | 89 | #1466 |
| 2002 | 96 | #1372 |
| 2001 | 89 | #1400 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Izaak a popular boy name?
Izaak ranked #3016 among boys in 2025 with 41 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1717.
When was the name Izaak most popular?
Izaak peaked in 2011, when 138 American boys received the name (ranked #1250 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Izaak?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 43,902 newborn American boys was named Izaak. It scores 87/100 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.