Isabel Clare

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Isabel Clare — Latin
88K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Isabel Clare is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Isabel is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Isabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth. Arising in the 12th century, it became popular in England in the 13th century following the marriage of Isabella of Angoulême to the king of England. Variant forms and spellings include Isabella, Ysabelle, Isobel, and Isobelle. This set of names is a Spanish variant of the Hebrew name Elisheba through Latin and Greek represented in English and other European languages as Elisabeth. The surname Clare: Alex Clare (born 1985), English singer-songwriter Alfred Clare (1851–1912), English Registrar Alys Clare (real name Elizabeth Harris, born 1944), author of English historical whodunnit novels Anthony Clare (1942–2007), Irish psychiatrist and broadcaster Cassandra Clare (real name Judith Rumelt, born 1973), American author of young adult fiction Craig Clare (born 1984), New Zealand professional rugby union player Daryl Clare (born 1978), Jersey-born Irish professional footballer and manager Denny Clare (1853–1928), American baseball player Diane Clare (1938–2013), English film and television ac. Isabel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 88K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Isabel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Isabel

Latin

Isabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth. Arising in the 12th century, it became popular in England in the 13th century following the marriage of Isabella of Angoulême to the king of England. Variant forms and spellings include Isabella, Ysabelle, Isobel, and Isobelle. This set of names is a Spanish variant of the Hebrew name Elisheba through Latin and Greek represented in English and other European languages as Elisabeth.

Surname: Clare

Irish

Alex Clare (born 1985), English singer-songwriter Alfred Clare (1851–1912), English Registrar Alys Clare (real name Elizabeth Harris, born 1944), author of English historical whodunnit novels Anthony Clare (1942–2007), Irish psychiatrist and broadcaster Cassandra Clare (real name Judith Rumelt, born 1973), American author of young adult fiction Craig Clare (born 1984), New Zealand professional rugby union player Daryl Clare (born 1978), Jersey-born Irish professional footballer and manager Denny Clare (1853–1928), American baseball player Diane Clare (1938–2013), English film and television ac.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Isabel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Isabel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Isabel Clare:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Isabel?
The first name Isabel originates from Latin. Isabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth. Arising in the 12th century, it became popular in England in the 13th century following the marriage of Isabella of Angoulême to the king of England. Variant forms and spellings include Isabella, Ysabelle, Isobel, and Isobelle. This set of names is a Spanish variant of the Hebrew name Elisheba through Latin and Greek represented in English and other European languages as Elisabeth.
When was Isabel most popular?
The name Isabel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Clare?
The surname Clare originates from Irish. Alex Clare (born 1985), English singer-songwriter Alfred Clare (1851–1912), English Registrar Alys Clare (real name Elizabeth Harris, born 1944), author of English historical whodunnit novels Anthony Clare (1942–2007), Irish psychiatrist and broadcaster Cassandra Clare (real name Judith Rumelt, born 1973), American author of young adult fiction Craig Clare (born 1984), New Zealand professional rugby union player Daryl Clare (born 1978), Jersey-born Irish professional footballer and manager Denny Clare (1853–1928), American baseball player Diane Clare (1938–2013), English film and television ac.
What are the origins of the name Isabel Clare?
The name Isabel Clare combines two different traditions: the first name Isabel has Latin roots, while the surname Clare originates from Irish.
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