Isak
Every Isak since 1979 — 1,107 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isak
Isak is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,154 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,107 American babies have been named Isak. Its peak came in 2004, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Isak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,154 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,123 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,834 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,281 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,422 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,195 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,237 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,566 |
| 2017 | 34 | #3,338 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,040 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,317 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3,835 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,259 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,476 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,545 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2,445 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,129 |
| 2008 | 42 | #2,850 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,458 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,231 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,195 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,084 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2,594 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,526 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,353 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,023 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,236 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,714 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,649 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Isak in 2025?
Isak ranked #3,154 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isak?
1,107 babies have been named Isak in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isak most popular?
Isak peaked in 2004, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Isak a boy or girl name?
Isak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isak rising or falling?
Isak is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.