A Hebrew name gently fading from the charts.
A diminutive of the male given name Isaac.
Ike is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a nickname for Isaac meaning 'he laughs' or 'laughter.' It became one of mid-century America's most beloved nicknames through President Dwight D. Eisenhower — simply known as 'Ike' — the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in World War II.
Warm, friendly, and unassuming, Ike has the kind of instant likability that made it perfect for a man who inspired a nation.
Ike was #2763 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2959, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 272 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 656 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 454 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 274 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 337 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 377 | — |
| 1960s | 418 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 721 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 546 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 465 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 700 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 671 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 418 | — |
| 1890s | 448 | ▼ |
| 1880s | 528 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 | #2959 |
| 2023 | 49 | #2665 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2530 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2420 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2008 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2272 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2072 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2505 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2349 |
| 2015 | 95 | #1659 |
| 2014 | 87 | #1737 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2260 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2276 |
| 2011 | 63 | #2113 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2194 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2018 |
| 2008 | 73 | #1957 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2349 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2421 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3192 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology