Find out how popular the first name Izabel has been for the last 46 years (from 1978 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Izabel by gender

Based on the last 46 years of data, Izabel is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 79 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Izabel.

The history of the first name Izabel

The name Izabel originates from the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath" or "consecrated to God." It is a variant of the name Elizabeth, which has its roots in the Biblical figure Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist.

In the Middle Ages, the name Izabel was popular among the nobility and royalty in various European countries, such as Portugal, Spain, and France. The name's popularity can be attributed to its association with Queen Isabel I of Castile, also known as Isabella the Catholic, who ruled Spain in the late 15th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Izabel can be found in the medieval epic poem "Cantar de Mio Cid," which was written in the 12th century and featured a character named Doña Izabel. In the 13th century, Saint Isabel of France, the daughter of King Louis VIII, was canonized and became a prominent figure in the Catholic Church.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Izabel. One of the most famous was Isabel I of Castile (1451-1504), who played a pivotal role in the unification of Spain and the expulsion of the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. Another notable figure was Isabel Clara Eugenia (1566-1633), who was the Governor of the Spanish Netherlands and an influential patron of the arts.

In the 17th century, Izabel Hendrix (1615-1692) was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for her still-life paintings and portraits. In the 19th century, Izabel Wilbrenninck (1822-1887) was a Norwegian painter and one of the first female artists to be recognized in her country.

One of the most famous literary figures with the name Izabel was the protagonist of the novel "The House of the Spirits" by Chilean author Isabel Allende (born 1942). The novel, published in 1982, became an international bestseller and helped to popularize the name in various parts of the world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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