Isabel
girl name#176 in 2025Isabel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #83 in 2003, ranks #176 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#176
rank today
#83
peak (2003)
1,746
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #181 |
| 1890s | #184 |
| 1900s | #177 |
| 1910s | #182 |
| 1920s | #223 |
| 1930s | #297 |
| 1940s | #397 |
| 1950s | #444 |
| 1960s | #501 |
| 1970s | #481 |
| 1980s | #443 |
| 1990s | #221 |
| 2000s | #91 |
| 2010s | #137 |
| 2020s | #161 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Isabel has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 104,000 people named Isabel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Isabel alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Isabel in 2025?
- Isabel ranks #176 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,746 babies given the name.
- When was the name Isabel most popular?
- Isabel peaked in 2003, reaching #83 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Isabel with classmates?
- Isabel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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