Izach
The Hebrew name meaning "he laughs" or "he will laugh".
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Izach. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izach today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izach births was 2005 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izach. 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 Izach. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
2005
7 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,832
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Izach: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izach from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 38 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Izach remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izach 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 Izach 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 Izach
The name Izach has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language, tracing back to the biblical era. It is a variant spelling of the name Isaac, which derives from the Hebrew name "Yitzchak," meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." This name holds significant importance in the Abrahamic religious traditions, particularly in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The first recorded instance of the name Izach can be found in the Book of Genesis, where it refers to the son of Abraham and Sarah, who was miraculously born to them in their old age. Isaac's birth was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, and he became an integral figure in the patriarchal narratives of the Hebrew Bible.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Izach or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Izach ben Yehuda, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE in Spain. His works significantly influenced medieval Jewish thought and literature.
Another notable figure was Izach Delmedigo, a 15th-century Italian mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. He made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and astronomy and was a respected figure during the Renaissance period.
In the realm of literature, Izach Walton, an English writer and biographer, is remembered for his influential work "The Compleat Angler," a classic treatise on the art of fishing, published in 1653. His literary contributions have had a lasting impact on the English literary tradition.
Moving forward in time, Izach Merritt Singer, born in 1811, was an American inventor and entrepreneur best known for his pioneering work in developing and manufacturing the Singer sewing machine. His innovations revolutionized the textile industry and had a profound impact on household appliances.
In more recent times, Izach Asimov, born in 1920, was a renowned American author and biochemist. He was a prolific writer of science fiction and popular science books, and is considered one of the most influential and celebrated authors in the genre of hard science fiction.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Izach or its variants, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Izach + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izach 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
Izach: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izach?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izach 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 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Izach a common name?
We classify Izach as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izach most popular?
The single biggest year for Izach was 2005, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izach is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Izach in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Izach a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izach 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 Izach still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Izach 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 Izach 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Izach as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Izach on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.