Total births
783
Boys' name · since 1989
Izac
Izac has 783 recorded births since 1989 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9299
- among boys today
- 783
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Izac is the #9299 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 783 recorded since 1989.
Izac has 783 recorded births among boys since 1989, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9299 as of the latest data, more common than 35% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #9299 among boys today
- 783 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Izac is currently the #9299 boys' name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 783 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9299
- among boys today
- 783
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Izac vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9299
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Izac was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
44 babies were named Izac in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Izac compares
783 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Izac's all-time total is 113% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Izac | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 783 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Izac's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Izac splits its recorded history at 2008: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Izac at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#9,299
Active since
1989
Izac popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Izac by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Izac's strongest decade.
374 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Izac births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 124
1990s
124 births
- 2000s
2000s
374 births
- 2010s
2010s
216 births
- 2020s 64
2020s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 374 births (48% of all-time use).
How Izac 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 Izac's total volume
Izac vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Izac by state
Where Izac concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 80 | 10.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 40 | 5.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.3% |
California share of Izac's total US births 10.2%
Even split
80 of 783 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Izac? ▼
Izac has been given to 783 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9299 as of the latest data. 44 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Izac most popular? ▼
Izac was most popular in the 2000s decade with 374 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Izac most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Izac are California (80 births), Texas (40 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Izac been used? ▼
Records for Izac go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Izac? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Izaiah, Izayah, Izaak, Izaac, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Izac's data
- Izac's decade-level peak was the 2000s (374 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Izacs (80 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 Izac
Nearby Names Like Izac
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Izac
Izaiah Boy
#609 14,899 births
Izayah Boy
#1681 4,269 births
Izaak Boy
#2489 2,889 births
Izaac Boy
#2622 2,845 births
Izan Boy
#714 2,001 births
Compare Izac side by side: Izac vs Izaiah Izac vs Izayah Izac vs Izaak
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Izac
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, 1989–2025 (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. "Izac: #9299 Boys' Name - 783 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/izac. 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 Izac 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.