Isaac is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #37 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
Hebrew — He will laugh
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UK Rank 2024
#37
US Rank #40
About the Name Isaac
Isaac is holding steady in the rankings at #37. It reached its peak of #20 in 2015 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 27 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
The name carries Hebrew roots, where it means "He will laugh". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Isaac is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #40, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Isaac
Unlikely. With around 1,360 UK babies named Isaac per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Isaac in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Isaac has held a stable position around #37 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #20 in 2015 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Isaac has Hebrew origins and means "He will laugh". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Isaac include: Shahar Isaac — Shahar Isaac (Hebrew: שחר אייזק, romanized: ar, lit.; Isaac Deutscher — Isaac Deutscher was a Polish Marxist writer, journalist and political activist who moved to the United Kingdom before the outbreak of World War II.; Jason Isaac — Jason Alexander Isaac is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives..
Isaac ranks #40 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,360
UK babies named Isaac (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.7
In a school of 600
↓ 16 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Isaac
Likely around 1 other Isaac in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Isaac
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Isaac Deutscher was a Polish Marxist writer, journalist and political activist who moved to the United Kingdom before the outbreak of World War II. He is best known as a biographer of Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin and as a commentator on Soviet affairs.
Keenan Isaac is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Alabama State Hornets and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2023.