Issaic
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "he will laugh" or "laughter".
Name Census estimates that about 77 living Americans carry the first name Issaic. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Issaic today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Issaic births was 2008 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Issaic. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Issaic. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
77
~ 1 in 4,451,355 Americans
Peak year
2008
10 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2012 SSA rank
#8,429
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Issaic: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Issaic 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 56 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Issaic 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 Issaic 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 Issaic
The given name Issaic has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the regions of Mesopotamia and the Levant during the early centuries of the common era. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew root "yitz'haq," which means "he laughs" or "he rejoices." This root can be traced back to the biblical figure Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, whose name is mentioned numerous times in the Hebrew scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Issaic can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian scholar and theologian, Jerome. In his Latin translation of the Bible, known as the Vulgate, he rendered the name Isaac as "Issac," which is a close approximation of the modern spelling "Issaic."
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Issaic remained relatively obscure, with few notable historical figures bearing this name. However, during the Renaissance period, a resurgence of interest in classical literature and the study of ancient languages brought renewed attention to the name.
One of the most prominent individuals named Issaic during this time was Issaic Abravanel (1437-1508), a Portuguese Jewish philosopher, theologian, and statesman who served as a finance minister under King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. His writings on Jewish philosophy and biblical exegesis were highly influential in his time and continue to be studied by scholars today.
Another notable bearer of the name was Issaic Newton (1642-1727), the English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and natural philosopher, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of all time. His groundbreaking work on the laws of motion, universal gravitation, and the development of calculus laid the foundations for modern physics and mathematics.
In the 19th century, Issaic M. Singer (1811-1875), an American inventor and entrepreneur, founded the Singer Sewing Machine Company, which revolutionized the textile industry and became one of the most successful manufacturing companies of its time.
More recently, Issaic Asimov (1920-1992), a Russian-born American author and professor of biochemistry, gained recognition as one of the most prolific and influential writers of science fiction and popular science books. His works, including the Foundation series and the Three Laws of Robotics, explored themes of science, technology, and the future of humanity.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Issaic, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human achievement and cultural heritage.
People
Issaic + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Issaic as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Issaic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Issaic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 77 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Issaic 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 4,451,355 US residents.
Is Issaic a common name?
We classify Issaic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 78 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Issaic most popular?
The single biggest year for Issaic was 2008, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Issaic is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Issaic a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Issaic 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.
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.