Isobel

Isobel is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 78 girls in the United States.

Isobel at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Isobel

Isobel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Isobel first appears in Social Security records in 1894. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #817 in 1916, and in 2024 78 babies received the name — 3,722 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Isobel in US records

First recorded (US)
1894
Best US rank
#817 in 1916
Peak year
2016
Babies named Isobel in 2024
78
Total since 1880
3,722

Isobel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#50 in 2003
Babies named Isobel in 2025
189
Total since 1996
19,895

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Isobel mean?

The meaning of Isobel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Isobel a boy or girl name?

Isobel is a girl name. In 2024, 78 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Isobel?

Isobel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Isobel?

Isobel first appears in US records in 1894. Its best-ever ranking was #817 in 1916, and 78 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].