The baby name Iselin is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EE-seh-lin (Norwegian: /ˈiːse.lɪn/),ih-SEH-lin (English: /ɪˈsɛlɪn/).
Iselin is Norwegian, Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Iselin is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EE-seh-lin (Norwegian: /ˈiːse.lɪn/),ih-SEH-lin (English: /ɪˈsɛlɪn/).
Iselin is Norwegian, Scandinavian in Origin.
Iselin is a modern Scandinavian feminine given name, especially popular in Norway from the late 20th century. It is widely understood as a diminutive built on Isa - a short form of Elizabeth/Isabella - plus the affectionate suffix -lin, giving the sense “little Isa.” Through Isa, the name inherits the Hebrew meaning of Elizabeth (Elisheva): “God is my oath” or “pledged to God.” The form aligns with Nordic naming patterns that add -lin/-line to create light, lyrical variants.
As a given name, Iselin surged in Norway in the 1980s–1990s and has modest use in Denmark and Sweden; it appears occasionally in German- and English-speaking countries via Nordic influence. The surname Iselin exists independently in German/Swiss contexts, but is etymologically separate from the modern Norwegian given name. Variants and related forms include Iseline, Iselinn, Iselina, and French/Swiss Isaline; short forms include Isa and Isi.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Girls | 2025 | #119 | 8 | 453 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #164 | 16 | 1,568 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #515 | 4 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #723 | 16 | 3,895 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2018 | #919 | 7 | 9,057 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Iselin is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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