How Many People Are Named Isobel?
Complete statistics for the name Isobel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Isobel, a very rare female name, has only 2,556 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 129,094 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 62%, are under 30, showing it's a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 3,722 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Isobel Through the Generations
Isobel has seen a slow rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 129 births. Today, there are 2,556 people named Isobel in the US, with an average age of 46. The age distribution shows 2,292 under 30, 137 between 30 and 60, and 1,293 over 60, indicating a younger generation embracing this classic yet contemporary name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Isobel's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Isobel
How Many People Have the Name Isobel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,556 people in the United States currently share the name Isobel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 129,094 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Isobel a Common or Rare Name?
Isobel 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 Isobel Mean?
Isobel means "beautiful vow" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Isobel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Isobel Most Popular?
The name Isobel reached peak popularity in 2016, with 129 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Isobel?
Approximately 2,556 people named Isobel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,722. That works out to roughly 1 in 129,094 Americans.
Is Isobel a rare name?
Isobel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 129,094 Americans has this name.
What does the name Isobel mean?
Isobel means "beautiful vow" and comes from Scottish origins.
Is Isobel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Isobel are male and 100% are female.
When was Isobel most popular?
Isobel peaked in 2016 with 129 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.