Isel
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,701 in 1994
13 babies were named Isel in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Isel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Isel, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Isel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIsel first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1994, when it reached #2,701.
About the name Isel
Isel is a girl name of Scottish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-sel”. US birth records list Isel for girls from 1993 to 2025, in 26 of those 33 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #2,701 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | 97,765 girls |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 186,220 girls |
| 2010s | 1.8 | 549,451 girls |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 285,714 girls |
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
- Girl name: Eva · life
- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
Questions about the name Isel
What is the origin of the name Isel?
Isel has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Isel a boy or girl name?
Isel is a girl name.
How popular is the name Isel?
Isel ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#2,701).