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Isaac

Isaac is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “he will laugh.” In 2024 it was given to 6,498 boys in the United States.

Isaac at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“he will laugh”
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪzək/

About the name Isaac

Isaac belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “he will laugh” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Isaac first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #28 in 2013, and in 2024 6,498 babies received the name — 325,457 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Isaac in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#28 in 2013
Peak year
2007
Babies named Isaac in 2024
6,498
Total since 1880
325,457

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isaac mean?

Isaac means “he will laugh” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Isaac a boy or girl name?

Isaac is a boy name. In 2024, 6,498 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Isaac?

Isaac comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Isaac?

Isaac first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #28 in 2013, and 6,498 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Isaac?

Isaac is pronounced /ˈaɪzək/ (IPA).

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