Isabel
Meaning: Pledged to God, God is my oath
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #257
Total births: 1,293
History: Isabel surged in the 2000s as the shorter form of Isabella in Australia. The name carries Spanish royal heritage. Isabel represents Australian parents who preferred the elegant, abbreviated version.
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| Current rank (2020) | #94 |
| Babies named Isabel in 2020 | 77 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,293 |
| Peak year | 2008 (121 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #56 |
| Years in records | 2006–2020 (14 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 25 spots |
Frequently asked about Isabel
What does the name Isabel mean?
Isabel means “Pledged to God, God is my oath” from Spanish/Portuguese roots.
What is the origin of the name Isabel?
Isabel has Spanish/Portuguese origin. The traditional meaning is “Pledged to God, God is my oath”.
How popular is Isabel in Australia?
Isabel ranked #94 in Australia in 2020 — given to 77 babies that year.
When was Isabel most popular?
Isabel peaked in 2008 with 121 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Isabel a boy or girl name?
Isabel is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Isabels in registered births are female.
Is the name Isabel rising or falling in popularity?
Isabel has fallen 25 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #69 in 2015 to #94 in 2020.
How long has Isabel been recorded in Australia?
Isabel appears in birth records in Australia across 14 years — from 2006 through 2020.