Isabel: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced IZ-uh-bel · 3 syllables
Isabel means “my God is an oath”, from Hebrew and Spanish and French.
From Spanish Isabel, from Old Occitan Elisabel, from Latin Elisabeth, from Ancient Greek (Elisabet), from Hebrew (Elisheva, “my God is an oath”). Doublet of Elizabeth.
- Meaning
- my God is an oath
- Origin
- Hebrew, Spanish, French
- Pronunciation
- IZ-uh-bel
- US rank (2025)
- #176
- US babies a year
- about 1,821 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Classic, Literary
How popular is Isabel?
Isabel was the #176 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,746 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #176 |
| England & Wales | #136 |
| Scotland | #544 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #127 |
| Norway | #314 |
| Canada | #293 |
| Australia | #150 |
How old are people named Isabel?
Half of US adults named Isabel are older than 27; most are between 18 and 74. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Isabel
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Isabel have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Isabel
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Classic girl names
- Vintage girl names
- Comeback girl names
- Literary girl names
- Hebrew girl names
- French girl names
- Spanish girl names
Questions about Isabel
What does the name Isabel mean?
Isabel means “my God is an oath”. It comes from Hebrew and Spanish and French.
How do you pronounce Isabel?
Isabel is pronounced IZ-uh-bel.
How popular is the name Isabel?
Isabel was the #176 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,746 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Isabel?
Half of US adults named Isabel are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 74.