Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "he will laugh" or "he shall rejoice." It is derived from the Hebrew word "yitschaq," which means to laugh or to joke. According to the Bible, Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah in the Book of Genesis. He was born when Sarah was well past childbearing age, and his birth was accompanied by laughter due to its unexpected nature.
The name Isaac has been used throughout history by various notable figures. For instance, Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists in history. Additionally, Isaac Asimov was a renowned American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, known for his works of science fiction and popular science.
Isaac has also been used as a surname, with some notable bearers including Isaac Singer, the American inventor and businessman who founded the Singer Sewing Machine Company, and Isaac Bashevis Singer, a Polish-American writer and Nobel laureate in Literature.
The name Issiac experienced variable popularity over the years, peaking with 13 births in 2006 and seeing its lowest point with just 5 births each in 1981, 1991, 2007, 2009, and 2010. Overall, there were 105 recorded births for the name Issiac during this period.