At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2012 (#8,158)
- Babies in 2012
- 9 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #7,139 in 1999
- First recorded
- 1999
Meaning of Issaic
Issaic (ih-SAY-ik) is a warm, playful twist on the timeless Hebrew name Isaac—“he will laugh”—that feels both familiar and fresh. With roots in ancient tradition, this variant brings a spark of joy and a hint of mischief, as if every little Issaic is destined to greet the world with an infectious giggle. Perfect for parents who want a name steeped in history yet laced with individuality, Issaic strikes just the right balance between classic and contemporary. Since the early 2000s, this charming rendition has welcomed around five to ten newborns each year in the U.S., landing in the high 800s on the popularity charts—rare enough to feel special, popular enough to fit right in. If you’re drawn to a name that carries centuries of meaning and a promise of laughter, Issaic might just be the one.
How to pronounce Issaic
English
- Pronounced ih-SAY-ik /ɪˈseɪ.ɪk/
Popularity of Issaic in the U.S.
Issaic was last recorded in the U.S. in 2012, ranked #8,158 with 9 babies. It peaked at #7,139 in 1999. It first appears in the records in 1999.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1999–2012 11 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 8,158 | back (not recorded in 2011) |
| 2010 | 5 | 12,231 | ▼ 1,237 |
| 2009 | 6 | 10,994 | ▼ 3,296 |
| 2008 | 10 | 7,698 | ▲ 4,671 |
| 2007 | 5 | 12,369 | back (not recorded in 2005–2006) |
| 2004 | 7 | 8,927 | ▼ 284 |
| 2003 | 7 | 8,643 | ▼ 187 |
| 2002 | 7 | 8,456 | ▲ 787 |
| 2001 | 6 | 9,243 | ▼ 1,827 |
| 2000 | 8 | 7,416 | ▼ 277 |
| 1999 | 8 | 7,139 | new |