Isabel
How to say it: IZ-uh-bel · /ˈɪzəbɛl/
Iberian form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheba', meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'.
Isabel was the 81st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,746 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 34% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #110 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #81 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,746 |
| Share of births | 1 in 908 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −34% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #110 |
| In France, 2025 | #496 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 2000s, Isabel eased into quieter yet still familiar use. Further softening seems likely ahead.
What goes with it
Breezy and gentle with crisp edges and breathy lightness, Isabel feels melodic. Sofia shares its graceful style.
Middle names that flow with Isabel →
Nicknames
- Isa
- Belle
- Bella
- Izzy
Honouring a Isabel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Isabel is about 1 in 38.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #496 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #184. Ireland: #127.
Famous people named Isabel
- Isabel Allende (born 1942)Chilean writer
- Isabel Martínez de Perón (born 1931)First female president of Argentina from 1974 to 1976
- Isabel Lucas (born 1985)Australian actress and model
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