How Many People Are Named Issac?
Complete statistics for the name Issac: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Issac is a variant spelling of Isaac, a name with Hebrew roots meaning 'he will laugh' or 'laughter.' About 21,492 people named Issac are living in the US today, making it genuinely rare at 1 in 15,354 Americans. What's striking is just how young this crowd skews, with nearly two-thirds under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
In numerology, life path number 6 is traditionally associated with nurturing, responsibility, and a strong sense of care for others. People connected to the number 6 are often seen as loyal and compassionate, with a natural pull toward home, family, and community.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 24,288 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Issac Through the Generations
Issac has a pretty compact history. All-time US births sit at 24,288, and with around 21,492 estimated living today, the gap is small, which tells you this name is almost entirely a modern phenomenon. It really got going in recent decades and hit its peak in 2008 with 820 births in a single year. Since then it's been on a declining trend, so that peak may not be matched again anytime soon. The age breakdown makes the story clear: 15,317 Issacs are under 30, while only 5,532 fall in the 30-60 range and just 3,439 are over 60. That's 63% of all living Issacs under 30, which is a genuinely lopsided distribution. The average age of 33 reflects that youth-heavy crowd. This isn't a name with deep multigenerational roots in the US, it belongs almost entirely to younger Americans.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Issac's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Issac
How Many People Have the Name Issac?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,422 people in the United States currently share the name Issac. That works out to roughly 1 in every 233,087 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Issac a Common or Rare Name?
Issac is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Issac Mean?
Issac means "He will laugh, laughter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Issac in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Issac Most Popular?
The name Issac reached peak popularity in 2008, with 820 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Issac?
Approximately 1,422 people named Issac live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,422. That works out to roughly 1 in 233,087 Americans.
Is Issac a rare name?
Issac is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 233,087 Americans has this name.
What does the name Issac mean?
Issac means "He will laugh, laughter" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Issac more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Issac are male and 0% are female.
When was Issac most popular?
Issac peaked in 2008 with 820 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.