Isabel
Isabel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Isabel is a classical medieval Spanish and French variant of Elizabeth, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Elisheba. It has maintained enduring popularity in Western Europe and the Americas for centuries. In the United States, it remains a well-established and widely chosen classic name for girls.
Popularity in the United States
132,150 babies in the United States have been named Isabel since 1880. It ranks #307 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #160.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.4 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- NY (8.2 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,053 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,047 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,926 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,668 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,315 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,442 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,435 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,041 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,718 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,940 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,962 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,104 |
| 2000-2010 | 36,042 |
| 2010-2019 | 22,586 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,871 |
Famous people named Isabel
- Isabel Allende: Author, Novelist
- Isabel Sanford: Actress
- Isabel Merced: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Izzy, Bella, Belle, Isa
Fun facts
- The name was borne by several prominent European queens, including Queen Isabella I of Castile.
- It developed in southwestern Europe as a medieval variation of the biblical name Elizabeth.