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 experienced significant growth in popularity over the decades, peaking between 1996 and 2002 with a steep rise from 97 births in 1996 to a peak of 214 in 2002. After 2003, the number of annual Isaak births began to decline, reaching a recent low of 54 births in 2023. Over the entire period from 1976 to 2023, there were a total of 4164 births named Isaak.