Isak
About Isak
Isak is a Scandinavian and Eastern European variant of Isaac, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice.' This spelling is particularly common in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and parts of Eastern Europe. The Biblical Isaac was the son of Abraham and Sarah, giving the name deep religious significance in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Isak has maintained steady popularity in Scandinavian countries, appreciating its clean, simple sound. In recent years, the name has gained international appeal as parents seek distinctive alternatives to more common biblical names. Notable bearers include Swedish writer Isak Dinesen (pen name of Karen Blixen) and various European athletes and artists.
Pronounced EE-sahk.
As of October 2026, Isak ranked #3154 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2084 in 2004, Nameberry popularity #653.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,835 | 27 | 14.1 |
| 2015 | #3,317 | 34 | 17.7 |
| 2016 | #4,039 | 26 | 13.7 |
| 2017 | #3,338 | 34 | 18.4 |
| 2018 | #3,563 | 31 | 17.1 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,195 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2021 | #4,422 | 23 | 13.1 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #3,930 | 28 | 16.4 |
| 2024 | #4,109 | 26 | 15.1 |
| 2025 | #3,154 | 38 | 22.2 |
World rankings
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Isak on lists
Famous Isaks
- Isak Collijn (1875
1949), Swedish bibliographer & publisher
- Isak Doera (1931
2012), Indonesian Roman Catholic bishop
- Isak Samokovlija (1889
1955), prominent Bosnian Jewish writer
- Isak Gustaf Clason
Swedish architect
- Isak Dinesen
pen name of Karen Blixen, Danish author
- Isak
Beg, ruler near Ottoman Empire
- Kim Isak
former member of the Isak N Jiyeon Korean singing duo.
- Isak Musliu
Yugoslavian camp guard
- Isak Saba
Norwegian leader
- Isak Martinsson
game designer and composer
Isak in pop culture
- Isak Valtersen
character in the Norwegian TV series "Skam".