Isabel is a popular name in many countries, including Spain, Portugal, and the United States. Its popularity has been rising in recent years, and it is currently ranked in the top 200 baby names in the United States.

Isabel is the name of several famous queens and princesses throughout history, including Queen Isabella of Castile, who sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus, and Princess Isabel of Brazil, who abolished slavery in Brazil in 1888. The name Isabella was popularized in the early 2000s by the Twilight book and movie series, in which the main character's love interest is named Isabella, but often called Bella.

Isabel Allende is a Chilean writer known for her novels and memoirs, which often explore themes of feminism, politics, and human rights. She has won numerous literary awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Isabel Lucas is an Australian actress and model known for her roles in films such as "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and "Red Dawn". She has also appeared in television shows such as "Home and Away" and "MacGyver".