Issak
Every Issak since 1990 — 495 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Issak
Issak is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,761 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 495 American babies have been named Issak. Its peak came in 2008, when 33 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 Issak stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Issak year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,761 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #13,104 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,470 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,333 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,221 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,866 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,285 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,079 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,069 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,801 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,050 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,578 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,546 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,662 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,645 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3,375 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,827 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,757 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3,486 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,682 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,665 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,493 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,551 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,664 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,206 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Issak in 2025?
Issak ranked #12,761 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Issak?
495 babies have been named Issak in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Issak most popular?
Issak peaked in 2008, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Issak a boy or girl name?
Issak is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Issak rising or falling?
Issak is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.