Isaak is a name of Hebrew origin that means "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." It is derived from the Hebrew word "isaak," which means "to laugh." According to the Bible, Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah, who were miraculously able to conceive him in their old age. When Sarah became pregnant, she laughed at the prospect, and the name Isaac was given as a reminder of this joyous event.
Throughout history, Isaak has been a popular name among Jewish families and has also gained popularity among other cultures. Some notable figures with the name Isaak include Isaak Newton, the famous physicist and mathematician, and Isaak Dinesen, the Danish author known for her memoirs "Out of Africa." Today, Isaak is still a beloved name, given to boys around the world who parents hope will bring laughter and joy into their lives.
The name Isaak has been a popular choice among parents in the United States since the late 1970s, with a significant increase in its popularity during the 1990s and early 2000s. In 1994, there were 45 births of children named Isaak, marking a notable rise in popularity compared to previous years. This trend continued throughout the decade, reaching an all-time high of 214 births in 2002.
However, after its peak in popularity around the early 2000s, the name Isaak began to decline slightly in usage. Between 2003 and 2015, the number of births with this name fluctuated between 179 and 148 annually. Despite this decrease, Isaak remained a relatively common name during these years.
More recently, there has been a continued decline in the popularity of the name Isaak in the United States. Between 2016 and 2023, the number of births with this name decreased from 108 to 54 annually. This downward trend suggests that Isaak may no longer be as popular among parents today compared to its peak during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
In total, there have been 4,164 births of children named Isaak in the United States since 1976.