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Isabel

boy name

Isabel entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1045 in 1910, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 19042025

19042022
US babies named Isabel per year from 1904 to 2025
rank today
#1045
peak (1910)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1900s#1159
1910s#1807
1920s#1352
1930s#1353
1940s#1384
1950s#1903
1960s#2315
1970s#2841
1980s#3445
1990s#4615
2000s#7873
2010s#11372
2020s#12330

Living bearers

About 900 people named Isabel are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Isabel alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Isabel most popular?
Isabel peaked in 1910, reaching #1045 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Isabel with classmates?
Isabel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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