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Isobel

Pronunciation
[I-so-bel]
Gender
Female
Meaning
Scottish Form Of Isabel Consecrated To God
Origin
Scottish

Isobel Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,722 baby girls have been named Isobel. The name peaked in 2016 with 129 US births that year (rank #1664). In 2024, ranked #2351 nationally — 687 places below its 2016 peak.

Top States for Isobel

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Isobel births are: California (282), New York (275), Pennsylvania (194).

Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Isobel

If you like Isobel's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →

6-Letter Names Starting with I

Names with Isobel's exact length and starting letter: Ianthe, Iaokim, Iasion, Iasius, Ibolya.

Quick Facts About Isobel

520
Scottish baby names in our dictionary
147
Scottish female names
94
6-letter I-names in our dictionary
195
I-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Isabelle Devoted To God Female Hebrew
Izabelle Beautiful Female Indian
Ysabel Italian Form Of Isabel (Consecrated To God) Female Italian

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