Isabel
Isabel is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath' or 'devoted to God.' The name gained widespread popularity through medieval European royalty, particularly Spanish and Portuguese queens.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,720. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,413
- 2012: 2,383
- 2013: 2,341
- 2014: 2,331
- 2015: 2,177
- 2016: 2,120
- 2017: 2,036
- 2018: 2,068
- 2019: 2,059
- 2020: 1,771
- 2021: 1,917
- 2022: 1,858
- 2023: 1,753
- 2024: 1,826
- 2025: 1,746
- 2026 (projected): 1,720
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Isabel, Isabelle, Isabella), each with slightly different popularity
- •Easy to pronounce in most languages, making it internationally friendly
- •Strong historical and literary connections add depth and gravitas
- •Offers versatile nickname options from sweet to sophisticated
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Isabel Allende
Chilean-American novelist
Queen Isabella I of Castile
Spanish monarch who sponsored Columbus
Isabel Lucas
Australian actress
Isabel Martínez de Perón
Former President of Argentina
Statistics
132,150
Total births since 1880
2006
Peak year
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