Isak
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
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.
Isak for girls
When the Danish author Karen Blixen chose Isak Dinesen as her male pseudonym, she set a precedent that could well be followed today.
Pronounced EE-sahk.
As of October 2026, Isak ranked #3154 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2084 in 2004, Nameberry popularity #653.
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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Famous Isaks
- Isak Collijn (1875Boy
1949), Swedish bibliographer & publisher
- Isak Doera (1931Boy
2012), Indonesian Roman Catholic bishop
- Isak Samokovlija (1889Boy
1955), prominent Bosnian Jewish writer
- Isak Gustaf ClasonBoy
Swedish architect
- Isak DinesenBoy
pen name of Karen Blixen, Danish author
- IsakBoy
Beg, ruler near Ottoman Empire
- Kim IsakBoy
former member of the Isak N Jiyeon Korean singing duo.
- Isak MusliuBoy
Yugoslavian camp guard
- Isak SabaBoy
Norwegian leader
- Isak MartinssonBoy
game designer and composer
- Isak DinesenGirl
pen name of Danish author Karen Christenze von Blixen,Finecke
- Ida "Isak" SimmonsGirl
Korean celebrity
Isak in pop culture
- Isak ValtersenBoy
character in the Norwegian TV series "Skam".