Isaic
Of Hebrew origin, potentially meaning "laughter" or "he will laugh".
Name Census estimates that about 191 living Americans carry the first name Isaic. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Isaic today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Isaic births was 2008 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Isaic. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
191
~ 1 in 1,794,525 Americans
Peak year
2008
18 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2017 SSA rank
#8,409
Tracked since 1995
Census
Isaic in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 302 people with the first name Isaic, which placed it at #29,353 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,353
National first-name rank
People counted
302
302 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
46.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Isaic
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Isaic is Hispanic at 46.4%. The next largest groups are White (31.1%) and Black (11.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Isaic described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Isaic at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino46.4% · 140
- White31.1% · 94
- Black or African American11.9% · 36
- Two or more races6.6% · 20
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 5
Popularity
Isaic: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Isaic from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 108 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Isaic remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Isaic by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Isaic during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Isaic
The name Isaic has its origins in ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the classical period around the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "isaios," which means "equal" or "of equal weight." This root word can be traced back to the concept of balance, equilibrium, and fairness in Greek philosophy and society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Isaic can be found in the works of the ancient Greek playwright, Aeschylus. In his tragic play "Agamemnon," written around 458 BC, there is a character named Isaic who serves as a messenger. While a minor character, the inclusion of this name in such a renowned work of literature suggests its usage during that time period.
In the realm of religious texts and scriptures, the name Isaic does not appear to have any direct references or associations. However, its underlying meaning of equality and balance resonates with the teachings of various philosophies and belief systems that emphasize harmony and justice.
The first recorded individual to bear the name Isaic was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BC. Known as Isaic of Cyrene, he is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry, particularly in the study of conic sections.
Another notable figure in history with the name Isaic was a Byzantine military leader and strategist who lived in the 10th century AD. Isaic the Armenian played a crucial role in defending the Byzantine Empire against invading forces and is celebrated for his tactical prowess on the battlefield.
In the 15th century, Isaic Argyros was a prominent Greek scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Byzantine Empire. He was renowned for his linguistic skills and played a vital role in facilitating communication and cultural exchange between the Byzantine and Western European civilizations.
Moving forward in time, Isaic Valerio was an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century. His works, primarily religious in nature, adorned numerous churches and monasteries throughout Italy, leaving a lasting impact on the art and culture of the Renaissance period.
Finally, in the 19th century, Isaic Berman was a Russian-born American businessman and philanthropist. He made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and educational institutions, leaving a legacy of generosity and commitment to social causes.
While the name Isaic may not be as common today, its historical significance and underlying meaning of balance and equality serve as a reminder of the enduring values that have shaped civilizations throughout the ages.
People
Isaic + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Isaic as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Isaic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Isaic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 191 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Isaic going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,794,525 US residents.
Is Isaic a common name?
We classify Isaic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 193 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Isaic most popular?
The single biggest year for Isaic was 2008, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Isaic is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Isaic in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 302 people with the name Isaic, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,353 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Isaic in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Isaic?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Isaic appears almost entirely male. Of the 303 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Isaic?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Isaic is Hispanic at 46.4%. The next largest groups are White (31.1%) and Black (11.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Isaic most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Isaic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.4% (140 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Isaic in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Isaic a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Isaic in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Isaic still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Isaic in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Isaic can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Isaic?
See how many people have the name Isaic on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.