Total births
4,271
Boys' name · since 1976
Isaak
4,271 babies named Isaak in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 2009. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2408
- among boys today
- 4,271
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
4,271 babies have been named Isaak since 1976, making it today's #2408 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Isaak recorded 4,271 times among boys since 1976, holding rank #2408 nationally today, ahead of 83% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #2408 among boys today
- 4,271 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Isaak is currently the #2408 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 4,271 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2408
- among boys today
- 4,271
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Isaak vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2408
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Isaak was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
218 babies were named Isaak in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Isaak compares
4,271 Top 13% higher than 87% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Isaak's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Isaak | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,271 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 218 | 23 | 22,252 |
Isaak's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Isaak's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 218, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Isaak at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#2,408
Active since
1976
Isaak popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 218
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Isaak by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Isaak's strongest decade.
1,880 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Isaak births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 69
1980s
69 births
- 1990s 600
1990s
600 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,880 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,347 births
- 2020s 370
2020s
370 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,880 births (44% of all-time use).
How Isaak compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Isaak's total volume
Isaak vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Isaak by state
Where Isaak concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 892 | 20.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 489 | 11.4% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 116 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 114 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Washington | | 104 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 98 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 93 | 2.2% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 80 | 1.9% |
California share of Isaak's total US births 20.9%
Even split
892 of 4,271 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Isaak appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Isaak? ▼
Isaak has been given to 4,271 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2408 as of the latest data. 218 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Isaak most popular? ▼
Isaak was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,880 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Isaak most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Isaak are California (892 births), Texas (489 births), Minnesota (116 births).
How long has the name Isaak been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Isaak since 1976 -- 50 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Isaak? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Isaac, Isaiah, Isaias, Isai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Isaak's data
- Isaak's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,880 total births); usage has since declined to 370 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Isaaks (892 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Isaak
Nearby Names Like Isaak
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Isaak
Isaac Boy
#41 331,508 births
Isaiah Boy
#56 254,020 births
Isaias Boy
#449 18,644 births
Isai Boy
#1063 7,340 births
Isadore Boy
#8318 5,714 births
Compare Isaak side by side: Isaak vs Isaac Isaak vs Isaiah Isaak vs Isaias
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Isaak
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13,642 births · Peak 2005
Jaycob #2409
4,519 births · Peak 2012
Keshawn #2406
6,029 births · Peak 2000
Arya #2410
2,335 births · Peak 2008
Lior #2405
883 births · Peak 2025
Braiden #2411
7,637 births · Peak 2009
Hakim #2404
2,361 births · Peak 1976
Konner #2412
5,631 births · Peak 2009
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Isaak: #2408 Boys' Name - 4,271 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/isaak. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Isaak draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.