Isaac
Peaked at #28 nationally in 2013, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Isaac has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Isaac — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3314
in 1946
Current rank
#14107
in 2024
Years tracked
73
1919–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1919, Isaac reached its peak popularity for girls in 1946, ranking #3314 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8658 (2014) to #14107 (2024) — a 39% drop.
As of 2024, Isaac ranks #14107 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,107 | 6 |
| 2023 | #12,652 | 7 |
| 2020 | #11,485 | 8 |
| 2019 | #9,347 | 11 |
| 2018 | #10,899 | 9 |
| 2017 | #8,993 | 12 |
| 2016 | #7,750 | 15 |
| 2015 | #9,165 | 12 |
Isaac — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#28
in 2013
Current rank
#40
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Isaac reached its peak popularity for boys in 2013, ranking #28 nationally with 10,133 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #31 (2014) to #40 (2024) — a 22% drop.
As of 2024, Isaac ranks #40 nationally for boys, with 6,498 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #40 | 6,498 |
| 2023 | #42 | 6,606 |
| 2022 | #41 | 6,745 |
| 2021 | #40 | 6,982 |
| 2020 | #39 | 7,149 |
| 2019 | #34 | 8,228 |
| 2018 | #34 | 8,502 |
| 2017 | #32 | 8,891 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Isaac most popular?
Isaac was most popular in 2013, when it ranked #28 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Isaac becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Isaac?
At least 326,231 babies have been recorded with the name Isaac in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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