9BabyNames Baby names with meanings & US popularity data

Ike

Pronunciation
[Ike]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Variant Of Hebrew Isaac Laughter.
Origin
Hebrew
Hebrew for Laughter.

Ike Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,285 baby boys have been named Ike. The name peaked in 1953 with 111 US births that year (rank #680). In 2024, ranked #2959 nationally — 2,279 places below its 1953 peak.

Top States for Ike

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ike births are: Texas (443), Mississippi (368), Georgia (289).

Other Hebrew-Origin Names Like Ike

If you like Ike's Hebrew origin, consider these related names: Aalijah, Aaron, Abagail, Abaigael, Abaigeal. Browse all Hebrew names →

3-Letter Names Starting with I

Names with Ike's exact length and starting letter: Ian, Ica, Ida, Ide, Idi.

Quick Facts About Ike

1,531
Hebrew baby names in our dictionary
695
Hebrew male names
22
3-letter I-names in our dictionary
157
I-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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