Isaac a common name?

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Chatting to a friend about my 10 week old and she said 'would've thought knowing you that you'd have picked a less common name'

Is Isaac really that common?

And yes I told her she was rude! AIBU to think that's a result weird thing to say?

Did you think she meant "common" as in " low class" ? Is that why you thought she was rude ? I'm sure she meant " popular", which isn't rude at all .

Same Pooley! Plus exclamations that they didn't know we are Jewish. 'we're not' I'd say 'oh...'

Oh yes my grandfather said “I didn’t know he (DS dad) was Jewish?!”

In your face people trailblazers we are!

Lovely name, not rare but not common either. There are only 2 in our school. She was very rude, I'm glad you told her so!

Yes it is.
I know 3 baby / toddlers named Isaac. And one adult.

It is common now. I know multiple isaacs. 3 of them adults and quite a few are children. Not all from the same area as well so it's not just my area it's popular in.

Why's your friend 'rude' for saying the name is common when it is? Also what's so wrong with having a common name?

See @Beautyandthe I wouldn't say that's common. Popular maybe. But not as popular as other names. I know 13 people called a particular name, and that's just adults. I would say that was fairly common, but still wouldn't say to someone 'you've given your child a common name' because it's unnecessary.

I think it's one of those names that parents think are really unique , but it isn't.

Sorry O.P. !

And I don't think she was rude to point out that it's common. As it is, it's in the list of most popular names this year.

It's not common but not unusual I'd say. I have one myself and think it's a fabulous name!

It’s oretty common. My DC are 7 and 10, there is at least one in each of their school classes; one more in each of their swimming classes, one different one at Beavers and 2 different ones at Cubs. So, they know 8 between them, aged 6-10.

Maybe it depends where you live? There are 3 in my dc sch. As a teacher I've only ever come across 2 in 13 years. Probably more popular now than 20/30 years ago, but I still wouldn't say it was a common name near me.

so long as your surname is not Hunt i think its a lovely name!

I know a few Isaac's but I didn't think it was hugely popular. I love it though.

It sounds to me like she thought you'd choose something a bit different like Hercules or Megatron rather than the fairly mainstream but lovely Isaac.

Are you generally known for being a bit bonkers?

I only know one Isaac, he's 9 and he's awesome. Disclaimer: I made him.

It's a wonderful name OP, enjoy your baby!

In a nice way!

Agree with thebabessavedme: lovely only if Hunt is not your surname

Maybe she was expecting you to go for something really "out there" like Ocean or Aristotle. Isaac is a fairly "normal" and relatively common name.

i know 5 Isaacs. all between 1 and 6 years old. it seems to be in fashion in the last years - but why care if you love it?

I think Isaac is becoming more popular and there are 2 in my DDs reception class. I don't think she was particularly rude, just stating a fact really. My DS has a top 3 name, but I couldn't give a monkeys - it's a nice name!

Not 'common.' More mainstream than it used to be. I love it. It was my top choice for DS1 but DH vetoed it as too weird. He thought DS would get teased.

My Isaac is a teenager. The name was 55th in the national statistics list the year before he was born, but is more popular now.

He hasn't met many other Isaacs. That said, three of my colleagues have DC called Isaac and there's only about 20 of us who have children!

Yes it’s popular but it’s a lovely name and will grow with him