Izik
A masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice".
Name Census estimates that about 649 living Americans carry the first name Izik. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Izik today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izik births was 2003 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izik. 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
649
~ 1 in 528,127 Americans
Peak year
2003
48 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,243
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Izik: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izik from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 328 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
Izik 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 Izik during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Iziks live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Izik, while Utah, Ohio, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Izik
The name Izik finds its origins in the Hebrew language, stemming from the biblical name Yitzchak, which translates to "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." This name holds deep religious and cultural significance within the Jewish tradition, tracing back to the Old Testament character Isaac, the son of the patriarch Abraham.
The earliest known usage of the name Izik can be traced back to the ancient Middle Eastern region, where it was a prevalent name among the Jewish communities. It is believed that the name gained popularity after the biblical narrative of Isaac, which is depicted in the Book of Genesis.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Izik was Izik ben Sheshet, a renowned Spanish rabbi and scholar who lived in the 14th century (1326-1408). His contributions to Jewish law and philosophy were widely recognized during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.
Another notable figure was Izik Abravanel, a 15th-century Portuguese Jewish statesman, philosopher, and biblical commentator (1437-1508). He served as a finance minister and diplomat in several European courts and was also a prolific writer, contributing to the fields of philosophy, theology, and biblical exegesis.
In the realm of literature, Izik Babel, a Russian-born Jewish writer and playwright (1894-1940), gained recognition for his short stories depicting the harsh realities of life in the Soviet Union. His works, such as "Red Cavalry" and "Odessa Stories," are considered masterpieces of 20th-century literature.
The name Izik also found its way into the world of art, with Izik Holtz, a Ukrainian-born American painter (1924-2012), who was known for his abstract expressionist works and vibrant use of color. His paintings are showcased in numerous galleries and museums across the United States.
In the realm of music, Izik Perlman, an Israeli-American violinist (born in 1945), has earned global acclaim for his virtuosic performances and contributions to classical music. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and is widely regarded as one of the preeminent violinists of his generation.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Izik, each leaving their unique mark across various fields and disciplines, from religion and scholarship to literature, art, and music.
People
Izik + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izik 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
Izik: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izik?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 649 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izik 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 528,127 US residents.
Is Izik a common name?
We classify Izik as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 656 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izik most popular?
The single biggest year for Izik was 2003, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izik is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Izik a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izik 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.