Isabel
Pronunciation: [ IHZ-uhb-ehl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Isabel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 851 babies have been named Isabel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Isabel is past its peak , currently ranked #26,735 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,735
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Isabel
Isabel is a boy name .
Is Isabel a boy or girl name? Isabel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,735 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #167. Isabel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Isabel is currently ranked #26,735 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Isabel include Isa, Isab, Isaby, Isabie, Isy, Isie, and Isakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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