Isabel Irby

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Isabel Irby — Latin
88K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Isabel Irby 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 Irby: Anthony Irby (1577–1610), English politician Anthony Irby (died 1625) (1547-1625), English Master of Chancery, Recorder and MP of Boston Anthony Irby (died 1682) (1605–1682), English Member of Parliament for Boston Charles Irby, software architect Charles Leonard Irby (1789-1845), explorer and writer, son of Frederick Irby, 2nd Baron Boston Edward Irby (1676–1718), English Member of Parliament Ella Mae Irby (1923-2001), American artist Florance Irby, 5th Baron Boston (1837-1877) Fred Irby III, American jazz professor Frederick Paul Irby (1779–1844), Royal Navy officer and son of Frederick Irby. 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: Irby

English

Anthony Irby (1577–1610), English politician Anthony Irby (died 1625) (1547-1625), English Master of Chancery, Recorder and MP of Boston Anthony Irby (died 1682) (1605–1682), English Member of Parliament for Boston Charles Irby, software architect Charles Leonard Irby (1789-1845), explorer and writer, son of Frederick Irby, 2nd Baron Boston Edward Irby (1676–1718), English Member of Parliament Ella Mae Irby (1923-2001), American artist Florance Irby, 5th Baron Boston (1837-1877) Fred Irby III, American jazz professor Frederick Paul Irby (1779–1844), Royal Navy officer and son of Frederick Irby.

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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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Notable People Named Isabel Irby

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

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

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 Irby?
The surname Irby originates from English. Anthony Irby (1577–1610), English politician Anthony Irby (died 1625) (1547-1625), English Master of Chancery, Recorder and MP of Boston Anthony Irby (died 1682) (1605–1682), English Member of Parliament for Boston Charles Irby, software architect Charles Leonard Irby (1789-1845), explorer and writer, son of Frederick Irby, 2nd Baron Boston Edward Irby (1676–1718), English Member of Parliament Ella Mae Irby (1923-2001), American artist Florance Irby, 5th Baron Boston (1837-1877) Fred Irby III, American jazz professor Frederick Paul Irby (1779–1844), Royal Navy officer and son of Frederick Irby.
What are the origins of the name Isabel Irby?
The name Isabel Irby combines two different traditions: the first name Isabel has Latin roots, while the surname Irby originates from English.
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