Isabel
boy nameIsabel entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1045 in 1910, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#1045
peak (1910)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average 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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