Total births
2,889
Boys' name · since 1972
Izaak
2,889 babies named Izaak in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 2011. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2489
- among boys today
- 2,889
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Izaak is the #2489 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,889 recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Izaak has been recorded 2,889 times among boys since 1972, currently ranked #2489 nationally and more common than 83% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #2489 among boys today
- 2,889 born since 1972
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Izaak is currently the #2489 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 2,889 born since 1972, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2489
- among boys today
- 2,889
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Izaak vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2489
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Izaak was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
138 babies were named Izaak in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Izaak compares
2,889 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
Izaak's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Izaak | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,889 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 138 | 23 | 22,252 |
Izaak's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Izaak's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 82% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 18%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 138, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Izaak at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#2,489
Active since
1972
Izaak popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 138
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Izaak by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Izaak's strongest decade.
1,048 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Izaak births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 107
1970s
107 births
- 1980s 86
1980s
86 births
- 1990s 400
1990s
400 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,048 births
- 2010s
2010s
914 births
- 2020s 334
2020s
334 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,048 births (36% of all-time use).
How Izaak 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 Izaak's total volume
Izaak vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Izaak by state
Where Izaak concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 406 | 14.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 279 | 9.7% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 45 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 44 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 43 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 38 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Minnesota | | 38 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 35 | 1.2% |
California share of Izaak's total US births 14.1%
Even split
406 of 2,889 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Izaak appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Izaak? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 2,889 babies named Izaak. Today it holds rank #2489 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2011, with 138 births.
When was Izaak most popular? ▼
Izaak was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,048 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Izaak most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Izaak are California (406 births), Texas (279 births), Arizona (45 births).
How long has the name Izaak been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Izaak since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Izaak? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Izaiah, Izayah, Izaac, Izan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Izaak's data
- Izaak's decade-level peak was the 2000s (1,048 total births); usage has since declined to 334 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Izaaks (406 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 Izaak
Nearby Names Like Izaak
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Izaak
Izaiah Boy
#609 14,899 births
Izayah Boy
#1681 4,269 births
Izaac Boy
#2622 2,845 births
Izan Boy
#714 2,001 births
Izak Boy
#4491 1,841 births
Compare Izaak side by side: Izaak vs Izaiah Izaak vs Izayah Izaak vs Izaac
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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, 1972–2025 (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. "Izaak: #2489 Boys' Name - 2,889 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/izaak. 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 Izaak 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.