Isabel
Peaked at #83 nationally in 2003, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Isabel has been recorded 99% of the time for girls and 1% of the time for boys.
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Isabel — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#83
in 2003
Current rank
#167
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Isabel reached its peak popularity for girls in 2003, ranking #83 nationally with 3,853 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #144 (2014) to #167 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Isabel ranks #167 nationally for girls, with 1,820 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #167 | 1,820 |
| 2023 | #164 | 1,751 |
| 2022 | #156 | 1,857 |
| 2021 | #146 | 1,916 |
| 2020 | #157 | 1,771 |
| 2019 | #134 | 2,059 |
| 2018 | #139 | 2,068 |
| 2017 | #145 | 2,036 |
Isabel — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1078
in 1910
Last ranked
#13087
in 2022
Years tracked
107
1904–2022
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1904, Isabel reached its peak popularity for boys in 1910, ranking #1078 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Isabel hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2022, when it stood at #13087.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #13,087 | 5 |
| 2019 | #12,888 | 5 |
| 2016 | #12,957 | 5 |
| 2014 | #12,795 | 5 |
| 2013 | #10,062 | 7 |
| 2010 | #11,266 | 6 |
| 2008 | #11,602 | 6 |
| 2007 | #13,090 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Isabel most popular?
Isabel was most popular in 2003, when it ranked #83 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Isabel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Isabel?
At least 132,214 babies have been recorded with the name Isabel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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