UK boy's name
Isacc
He who laughs or rejoices, name of Hebrew origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Isacc is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Isacc popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 6 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2009 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Isacc. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Isacc ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 6 boys were registered as Isacc.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Isacc as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
6 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Isacc mean?
The name Isacc has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Yitzchak," which means "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice." The name is associated with the biblical figure Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, and is mentioned extensively in the Old Testament.
In the Book of Genesis, Isaac was born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age, after being promised by God that they would have a son. The name Isaac was given to him by his father Abraham, who laughed with joy upon hearing the news of his birth. This biblical story is the source of the name's meaning and significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Isacc can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it appears as a central figure in the narratives of Abraham, Sarah, and their descendants. The name has been used throughout history by various cultures and religions, particularly those influenced by Judeo-Christian traditions.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Isacc, one can mention Isaac Newton (1642-1727), the renowned English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and natural philosopher, whose groundbreaking works laid the foundation for classical mechanics and contributed significantly to the scientific revolution. Another prominent figure was Isaac Asimov (1920-1992), a prolific Russian-American writer and professor of biochemistry, best known for his works of science fiction and popular science books.
In the realm of religion, Isaac of Nineveh (7th century) was a prominent Syrian bishop and theologian, known for his writings on asceticism and mysticism. Isaac Luria (1534-1572), also known as the "Ari," was a renowned Jewish mystic and one of the most influential figures in the development of Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition.
Additionally, Isaac Bashevis Singer (1902-1991), a Polish-American writer, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1978 for his works exploring the lives of Jewish communities in Poland and the United States.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Isacc, a name that has endured and maintained its significance across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Isacc over time
The chart below shows babies named Isacc registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Isacc, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Isacc by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Isacc was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4244 | 19 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2837 | 6 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Isacc
- Isaac 49,129
- Ibrahim 14,115
- Ismail 4,679
- Isaiah 4,629
- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Isacc: questions and answers
How popular is the name Isacc in the UK right now?
In 2021, Isacc was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Isacc most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 6 babies registered as Isacc in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Isacc?
He who laughs or rejoices, name of Hebrew origin.
How many people are called Isacc in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Isacc across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.