Find out how popular the first name Isco has been for the last 5 years (from 2016 to 2020) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Isco by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Isco is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2020, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Isco.

The history of the first name Isco

The given name Isco is believed to have its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. It is thought to derive from the Basque word "izko" which means "thicket" or "bramble". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with brambles or thickets.

The earliest recorded use of the name Isco dates back to the late 15th century in the Basque Country. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Isco de Zubillaga, a Basque farmer and landowner who lived in the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the name Isco appeared in several historical records and texts from the Basque region. For example, the Basque writer and poet Isco Zarauz, born in 1532, used the name in his works.

As the Basque people migrated and settled in different parts of Spain and Latin America, the name Isco spread to other regions. One notable bearer of the name was Isco de Guzmán, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, Isco Martínez, a Basque-born soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War, was mentioned in several military records and chronicles from that time.

The name Isco has continued to be used throughout history, although it has remained relatively uncommon outside of the Basque region and parts of Spain. Other notable figures with the name include Isco Alarcón, a Spanish professional soccer player born in 1992, and Isco Rubio, a Mexican painter and artist from the early 20th century.

While the name Isco is not as widespread as some other given names, it has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Basque region where it originated. Its meaning and association with nature and the land have given it a unique character and identity.

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