Total births
2,845
Boys' name · since 1977
Izaac
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 2,845 babies named Izaac, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2622
- among boys today
- 2,845
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Izaac currently ranks #2622 among boys' names in America, with 2,845 babies recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Izaac has been recorded 2,845 times among boys since 1977, currently ranked #2622 nationally and more common than 82% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #2622 among boys today
- 2,845 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Izaac is currently the #2622 boys' name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 2,845 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2622
- among boys today
- 2,845
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Izaac vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2622
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Izaac was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
151 babies were named Izaac in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Izaac compares
2,845 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
Izaac's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Izaac | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,845 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 151 | 23 | 22,252 |
Izaac's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Izaac's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 151, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Izaac at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#2,622
Active since
1977
Izaac popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 151
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Izaac by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Izaac's strongest decade.
1,120 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Izaac births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 267
1990s
267 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,099 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,120 births
- 2020s 320
2020s
320 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,120 births (39% of all-time use).
How Izaac 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 Izaac's total volume
Izaac vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Izaac by state
Where Izaac concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 585 | 20.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 359 | 12.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 96 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 82 | 2.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 45 | 1.6% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 35 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Washington | | 33 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Minnesota | | 25 | 0.9% |
California share of Izaac's total US births 20.6%
Even split
585 of 2,845 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Izaac appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Izaac? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 2,845 babies named Izaac. Today it holds rank #2622 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 151 births.
When was Izaac most popular? ▼
Izaac was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,120 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Izaac most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Izaac are California (585 births), Texas (359 births), Florida (96 births).
How long has the name Izaac been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Izaac since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Izaac? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Izaiah, Izayah, Izaak, Izan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Izaac's data
- Izaac's decade-level peak was the 2010s (1,120 total births); usage has since declined to 320 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Izaacs (585 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 Izaac
Nearby Names Like Izaac
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Izaac
Izaiah Boy
#609 14,899 births
Izayah Boy
#1681 4,269 births
Izaak Boy
#2489 2,889 births
Izan Boy
#714 2,001 births
Izak Boy
#4491 1,841 births
Compare Izaac side by side: Izaac vs Izaiah Izaac vs Izayah Izaac vs Izaak
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Izaac
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Izaac: #2622 Boys' Name - 2,845 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/izaac. 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 Izaac 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.