Isabel
Isabel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Isabel is a classic name derived from Elizabeth, rooted in Hebrew meaning 'pledged to God'. While overwhelmingly given to females, it historically appears as a rare masculine name in U.S. records or as a Spanish variant of Isabelo. Its usage for boys in the United States remains extremely uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
1,827 babies in the United States have been named Isabel since 1880. It ranks #2998 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (84.6 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- DC (0.44 %)
- NM (0.44 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 129 |
| 1920-1930 | 315 |
| 1930-1940 | 262 |
| 1940-1950 | 259 |
| 1950-1960 | 174 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 142 |
| 2000-2010 | 83 |
| 2010-2019 | 28 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Izzy, Bel
Fun facts
- Isabel developed in medieval Spain and Portugal as the regional equivalent of Elizabeth.
- Although predominantly female, Isabel has occasionally been registered as a male given name in U.S. records.