Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Isaac.
National Rank (2025)
#47
All-Time Peak Rank
#28 (2013)
Total U.S. Births
331,508
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Isaac Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Isaac
According to SSA data, Isaac achieved its highest historical rank of #28 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 10,274 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 40.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Isaac scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-40.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,274Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
45yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,311
1890s:1,735
1900s:1,638
1910s:4,952
1920s:6,552
1930s:4,715
1940s:5,064
1950s:5,479
1960s:4,605
1970s:10,480
1980s:18,374
1990s:40,271
2000s:90,761
2010s:94,574
2020s:39,997
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesIs-aac
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with I, a letter used by only 1.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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