28,177births recorded
11Countries
1Variants
2005Peak · England & Wales
#198Scotland 2025
Isobel is a girl name family recorded 28,177 times in 11 countries since 1894. It ranks highest today in Scotland (#198 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2005, at 191.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Isobel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isobel | English | 19,895 | 🏴 England & Wales | #246 | 2005 | ▼ 55 % |
| Isobel | English | 3,802 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2298 | 1908 | ▼ 5 % |
| Isobel | English | 1,492 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #239 | 2009 | ▼ 46 % |
| Isobel | English | 1,423 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #708 | 1924 | ▲ 28 % |
| Isobel | English | 839 | 🏴 Scotland | #198 | 2017 | ▼ 21 % |
| Isobel | English | 227 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 2010 | – |
Questions about Isobel
How popular is the name Isobel?
In 2025 it ranked #198 in Scotland. Official registers record 28,177 births across 11 countries.
When was Isobel most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2005, at 191.9 births per 100,000.
Is Isobel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Isobel is a girl name.