How Many People Are Named Isel?
Complete statistics for the name Isel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Isel is a very rare female name, with only 276 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,196,780 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a whopping 71% of those named Isel being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 279 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Isel Through the Generations
Isel has seen its peak popularity in 1994 when 45 babies were given this name. Since then, it's been on a steady decline, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. The average age of people named Isel is 23, indicating a strong preference for the name among younger parents. Of the 276 individuals, 197 are under 30, 82 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showing a clear generational skew towards younger adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Isel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Isel
How Many People Have the Name Isel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Isel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,196,780 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Isel a Common or Rare Name?
Isel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Isel Mean?
Isel means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Isel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Isel Most Popular?
The name Isel reached peak popularity in 1994, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Isel?
Approximately 276 people named Isel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 279. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,196,780 Americans.
Is Isel a rare name?
Isel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,196,780 Americans has this name.
What does the name Isel mean?
Isel means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Isel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Isel are male and 100% are female.
When was Isel most popular?
Isel peaked in 1994 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.