Total births
1,841
Boys' name · since 1984
Izak
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 1,841 babies named Izak, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4491
- among boys today
- 1,841
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
1,841 babies have been named Izak since 1984, making it today's #4491 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Izak recorded 1,841 times among boys since 1984, holding rank #4491 nationally today, ahead of 69% 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 1984 to 2025.
- #4491 among boys today
- 1,841 born since 1984
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Izak is currently the #4491 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 1,841 born since 1984, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4491
- among boys today
- 1,841
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Izak vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4491
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Izak was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
105 babies were named Izak in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Izak compares
1,841 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
Izak's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Izak | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,841 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 105 | 23 | 22,252 |
Izak's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Izak's full recorded timeline at 2006, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1984, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 105 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Izak at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#4,491
Active since
1984
Izak popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 105
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Izak by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Izak's strongest decade.
865 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Izak births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s 266
1990s
266 births
- 2000s
2000s
865 births
- 2010s
2010s
511 births
- 2020s 173
2020s
173 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 865 births (47% of all-time use).
How Izak 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 Izak's total volume
Izak vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Izak by state
Where Izak concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 214 | 11.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 175 | 9.5% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 29 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 28 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 23 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 23 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Colorado | | 21 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 15 | 0.8% |
California share of Izak's total US births 11.6%
Even split
214 of 1,841 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Izak appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Izak? ▼
1,841 babies have been named Izak since 1984. It currently ranks #4491 among boys. The peak year was 2008 with 105 births.
When was Izak most popular? ▼
Izak was most popular in the 2000s decade with 865 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Izak most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Izak are California (214 births), Texas (175 births), Indiana (29 births).
How long has the name Izak been used? ▼
Records for Izak go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Izak? ▼
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 Izak's data
- Izak's decade-level peak was the 2000s (865 total births); usage has since declined to 173 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Izaks (214 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 Izak
Nearby Names Like Izak
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Izak
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 Izak side by side: Izak vs Izaiah Izak vs Izayah Izak vs Izaak
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Izak
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, 1984–2025 (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. "Izak: #4491 Boys' Name - 1,841 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/izak. 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 Izak 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.