Issac is a distinctive choice, ranked #560 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Issac in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#560
US Rank #854
About the Name Issac
Issac has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 172 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #382 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Issac is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #854 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Issac
Unlikely. With around 68 UK babies named Issac per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Issac in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Issac has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 172 places in the last five years. Its peak was #382 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Issac is more popular in the UK (#560) than in the US (#854). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Issac include: Osthatheos Issac — Mor Osthatheos Issac is a Syriac Orthodox bishop, currently Metropolitan of Bangalore, Mylapore Diocese in Tamil Nadu and Patriarchal Vicar of U.; Rod Issac — Roderick Devone Issac is an American former professional football cornerback.; Issac Delgado — Issac Delgado is one of the founders of the band NG La Banda and is a popular salsa and timba performer..
Issac ranks #854 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
68
UK babies named Issac (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 172 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Issac
Likely around 1 other Issac 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 Issac
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Roderick Devone Issac is an American former professional football cornerback. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a fifth round pick in the 2011 NFL draft.