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UK boy's name

Izack

A masculine variant of the Hebrew name Isaac meaning "he laughs".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Izack is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Izack popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.

This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Izack. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Izack ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 boys were registered as Izack.
  • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Izack as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

5 births

Estimated living

33

2026

Meaning

What does Izack mean?

The name Izack has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the biblical name Isaac, which means "he will laugh" or "he laughs." The name traces its roots back to the ancient Middle East, with its first recorded use found in the Book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible, where it refers to the son of the patriarch Abraham and his wife Sarah.

In the biblical narrative, Sarah was initially barren, and the birth of Isaac was a miraculous event, hence the name's meaning, "he will laugh," reflecting the joy and laughter associated with his birth. The name is closely tied to the Abrahamic religions, particularly Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as Isaac is considered a significant figure in all three faiths.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Izack was Izack Walton (1593-1683), an English writer and biographer best known for his book "The Compleat Angler." Another notable figure was Izack Fawkes (c. 1703-1790), a British merchant and philologist who contributed to the study of Arabic and Persian languages.

In the 18th century, Izack Sinclair (1768-1839) was a Scottish politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Caithness and Sutherland. During the same period, Izack Watts (1775-1842) was an English composer and organist who wrote several works for the church.

In more recent history, Izack Waller (1925-2005) was an American civil rights activist and lawyer who played a significant role in the desegregation of public schools in the United States. He worked closely with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and represented several high-profile cases related to racial discrimination.

While the name Izack has its roots in the Hebrew language and biblical traditions, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions throughout history, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in fields such as literature, politics, music, and civil rights.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Izack over time

The chart below shows babies named Izack registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Izack, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Izack
01345199620102024

Decades

Izack by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Izack 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 #5119 3 1
2010s #4301 18 5
2000s #3977 9 3
1990s #2863 3 1

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FAQ

Izack: questions and answers

How popular is the name Izack in the UK right now?

In 2024, Izack was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Izack most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Izack in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Izack?

A masculine variant of the Hebrew name Isaac meaning "he laughs".

How many people are called Izack in the UK?

A total of 33 babies have been registered as Izack across the 10 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.