Isac Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Isac is a Hebrew name meaning 'laughter', originating from the biblical name Yitzhak. It has evolved through various languages and forms, maintaining its significance over time. The name is associated with positive traits and has a strong biblical relevance through Isaac, the son of Abraham.
The name Isac is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Isac has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Isac' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1885th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2826th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5588th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4209th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2218th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1380th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3147th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Isac' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Isac"
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪsæk/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Isac is derived from the Hebrew name Yitzhak, which means 'he will laugh' or 'laughter'. It has biblical roots, associated with the son of Abraham and Sarah.
Meaning
laughter
Language Evolution
Yitzhak (Hebrew), Isaac (Latin), Isac (Spanish/Portuguese)
Biblical Background
Isac is a variant of Isaac, who is a prominent figure in the Bible as the son of Abraham and Sarah.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Christian and Jewish communities during the Middle Ages and has remained a common name in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Isaac, Ishaq, Isak
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Isac is viewed as a classic and timeless name, often associated with joy and positivity due to its meaning.
Famous People
Isaac Newton, Isaac Asimov, Isaac Hayes
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Isac"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Isac"
"Isac" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1885th of 7545 | 276 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2826th of 6773 | 132 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5588th of 7552 | 22 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4209th of 10718 | 97 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2218th of 16616 | 478 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1380th of 24088 | 1,714 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3147th of 23106 | 445 |
Regional Popularity of "Isac" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.14% 2216th/3685 |
- |
32.44% 1685th/5194 |
23.78% 1502nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.95% 1922nd/4582 |
46.48% 2400th/5164 |
21.37% 1563rd/7313 |
12.02% 897th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
62.37% 2485th/3984 |
- |
44.99% 3069th/6822 |
32.66% 2050th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Isac" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Isac"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Isac" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.