Isabel

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Devoted to God; God Is My Oath

Background: The name Isabel originates from the Spanish form of the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'devoted to God.' It later became associated with the Latin name Isabella, which is derived from 'Isabelle,' a variant of Elizabeth that translates to 'God is my oath.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#310
Total births
132,214
Most popular decade
2000s (108,363 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-23 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

1.4% male 98.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1904
First year births
6
First year rank
#1,064
Peak year
1927
Peak year births
40
Peak rank
#1,128
Most recent year
2022
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,323

Female

First year
1880
First year births
81
First year rank
#161
Peak year
2006
Peak year births
4,009
Peak rank
#87
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,820
Recent rank
#167

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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