Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Isabel.
National Rank (2025)
#177
All-Time Peak Rank
#83 (2003)
Total U.S. Births
132,150
Unisex Distribution1.4% Boy / 98.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Isabel Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Isabel
According to SSA data, Isabel achieved its highest historical rank of #83 in 2003. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 4,009 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 19.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Isabel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-19.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,009Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,053
1890s:2,047
1900s:2,926
1910s:7,668
1920s:8,315
1930s:4,442
1940s:3,435
1950s:4,041
1960s:3,718
1970s:3,940
1980s:4,962
1990s:16,104
2000s:36,042
2010s:22,586
2020s:10,871
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesI-sa-bel
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with I, a letter used by only 1.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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