Yzabel
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Yzabel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yzabel today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yzabel births was 2006 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yzabel. 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 Yzabel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2006
9 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,413
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Yzabel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yzabel from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 38 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
Yzabel 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 Yzabel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yzabels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yzabel
Yzabel is a unique and intriguing name with a rich history that spans across various cultures and languages. Its origins can be traced back to the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." This name was later adapted into the Greek form of Elisabet and eventually evolved into the Spanish and Portuguese versions of Isabel and Yzabel, respectively.
The name Yzabel gained prominence during the Middle Ages, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula. It was a popular name among the nobility and was associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yzabel was in the 12th century, when it was borne by Yzabel de Bragança, a Portuguese noblewoman and the daughter of King Afonso I.
In the 13th century, Yzabel de Villena, a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts, was a prominent figure who carried this name. Her patronage and support for literature and the arts left a lasting legacy in the cultural landscape of Spain.
Another notable Yzabel was Yzabel de Portugal, a 14th-century Portuguese princess and the daughter of King Pedro I. She played a significant role in the political and diplomatic affairs of her time and was renowned for her intelligence and diplomatic skills.
The name Yzabel also found its way into religious texts and sacred writings. In the Bible, the Book of Luke mentions Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, whose name is a variation of Yzabel. This connection added a spiritual and religious significance to the name.
During the Renaissance period, Yzabel de Valois, a French princess and the third wife of King Philip II of Spain, left an indelible mark on history. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and her role in fostering cultural exchange between France and Spain.
As the name Yzabel traveled across different cultures and regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Ysabel, Yzabeau, and Yzabella. These variations reflect the linguistic adaptations and preferences of different societies throughout history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Yzabel has been borne by numerous remarkable individuals, including artists, writers, and historical figures. While the specific spellings and pronunciations may have varied, the essence of this name has remained constant, reflecting a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic influences.
People
Yzabel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yzabel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yzabel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yzabel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yzabel 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Yzabel a common name?
We classify Yzabel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yzabel most popular?
The single biggest year for Yzabel was 2006, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yzabel is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yzabel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yzabel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yzabel 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.
Is Yzabel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yzabel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yzabel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Yzabel?
See how many people have the name Yzabel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.