UK boy's name
Yitzchak
Masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yitzchak is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yitzchak popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 4 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1999 to 2015. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Yitzchak. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yitzchak ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 4 boys were registered as Yitzchak.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yitzchak as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
4 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Yitzchak mean?
The given name Yitzchak originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew verb "tsachak," meaning "to laugh" or "to rejoice." The name is often associated with the biblical figure Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, whose name in Hebrew is Yitzchak.
One of the earliest recorded appearances of the name Yitzchak can be found in the Book of Genesis, where it is mentioned as the name given to Isaac by his parents Abraham and Sarah. The biblical narrative describes how Sarah laughed in disbelief when told that she would bear a child in her old age, and the name Yitzchak was chosen to commemorate this laughter of joy.
Throughout Jewish history, the name Yitzchak has been widely used and has gained significant cultural and religious significance. Some notable individuals who bore this name include:
1. Yitzchak ben Yaakov Alfasi (1013-1103), a renowned Talmudic scholar and codifier of Jewish law from Algeria. 2. Yitzchak Luria (1534-1572), also known as the Arizal, a prominent Kabbalist and mystic from Safed, Palestine. 3. Yitzchak Abravanel (1437-1508), a Jewish philosopher, biblical commentator, and statesman who served as a finance minister in Portugal and Spain. 4. Yitzchak Baer (1888-1980), an influential Israeli historian and scholar of Jewish history and culture. 5. Yitzchak Rabin (1922-1995), an Israeli politician and military leader who served as the Prime Minister of Israel and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994.
The name Yitzchak has transcended its biblical origins and has been embraced by various Jewish communities worldwide. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its rich historical and cultural significance, as well as its association with the biblical figure Isaac, who is revered as a patriarch in both Judaism and Islam.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yitzchak over time
The chart below shows babies named Yitzchak registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yitzchak, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yitzchak by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yitzchak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4289 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Yitzchak: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yitzchak in the UK right now?
In 2015, Yitzchak was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yitzchak most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 4 babies registered as Yitzchak in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yitzchak?
Masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh".
How many people are called Yitzchak in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Yitzchak across the 3 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.