Isobel
How to say it: IZ-uh-bel · /ˈɪzəbɛl/
Scottish form of Isabel meaning 'God is my oath' - long used in Scotland as classic Elizabeth variant.
Isobel was the 81st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 79 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, 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 | 79 |
| Share of births | 1 in 908 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −34% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #110 |
| In France, 2025 | #496 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Isobel peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
Parents who love Isobel also love
Nicknames
- Izzy
- Bel
- Isa
Honouring a Isobel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Isobel is about 1 in 38.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #496 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #247. Ireland: #242.
Famous people named Isobel
- Isobel Campbell (born 1976)British singer
- Isobel Christiansen (born 1991)English footballer
- Isobel Elsom (1893–1981)British actress
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