How old is someone named Isabel?
The average Isabel is 26 years old.
Half of all living Isabels are between 14 and 30.
When was Isabel popular?
Isabel is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2006.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2,937 | 0 |
| 1910s | 7,797 | 0 |
| 1920s | 8,630 | 130 |
| 1930s | 4,704 | 910 |
| 1940s | 3,694 | 2,100 |
| 1950s | 4,215 | 3,300 |
| 1960s | 3,852 | 3,400 |
| 1970s | 4,085 | 3,800 |
| 1980s | 5,102 | 4,900 |
| 1990s | 16,246 | 16,000 |
| 2000s | 36,125 | 36,000 |
| 2010s | 22,614 | 22,000 |
| 2020s | 10,876 | 11,000 |
How many Isabels are still alive?
About 100,000 Isabels are alive in the US today. That's 77% of the roughly 130,000 babies named Isabel since 1880.
Most Isabels ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Isabel?
About half of living Isabels are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Isabel an old name?
Not really. Isabel is younger than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Isabel will be 38 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Isabel a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.2% of living Isabels are women.
Names the same age as Isabel
NAME TWIN
Isabel's name twin is Dayton. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Dayton's age curve is the closest match to Isabel's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Isabell (29)
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Questions about the name Isabel
How old is the average Isabel?
The average Isabel in the US is 26 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Isabel?
About 100,000 Isabels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 130,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Isabel most popular?
In 2006, when about 4,000 baby girls were named Isabel.
Is Isabel a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 50% of living Isabels, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this