Isavel
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Isabella.
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Isavel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Isavel today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Isavel births was 2000 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Isavel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Isavel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
2000
8 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2010 SSA rank
#18,040
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Isavel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Isavel from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 27 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Isavel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Isavel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Isavel
The given name Isavel is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Ishvah, which is derived from the root meaning "to resemble" or "to be equal." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during ancient times, possibly as early as the biblical era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Isavel can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish texts dating back to the 3rd century BCE. In these scrolls, the name appears as a reference to a minor character mentioned in the Book of Ezra.
Throughout history, the name Isavel has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Isavel ibn Ezra, a renowned Jewish philosopher, poet, and scholar who lived in Spain during the 12th century (1089-1167). His works had a significant influence on the development of Jewish thought and literature during the Golden Age of Jewish culture in Spain.
Another notable figure was Isavel ibn Yahya, a prominent Jewish physician and philosopher who lived in Andalusia, Spain, in the 11th century (1010-1065). He made important contributions to the field of medicine and was highly respected for his expertise in medical theory and practice.
In the realm of art, Isavel de Villeneuve was a French painter who lived during the 16th century (1520-1590). She is known for her portraits and religious paintings, many of which can be found in museums and galleries throughout Europe.
During the medieval period, the name Isavel was also borne by Isavel de Vermandois, a French noblewoman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade in the late 12th century (1170-1213). She played a significant role in the campaign and was noted for her bravery and leadership.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Isavel was Isavel Peron, the influential political leader and former First Lady of Argentina, who lived from 1919 to 1952. She was a charismatic figure who championed the rights of the working class and played a pivotal role in her husband's presidency.
People
Isavel + last name combinations
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Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Isavel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Isavel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Isavel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Isavel a common name?
We classify Isavel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 48 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Isavel most popular?
The single biggest year for Isavel was 2000, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Isavel is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Isavel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Isavel in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.