Isabella
Female name · ★ Classic
154,504
Total Births
2009
Peak Year
#7
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Isabella
Isabella is the Latinate form of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God,' borne by many European queens. It surged to #1 in the US in 2009-2010, partly driven by the Twilight series. The name has deep roots in Spanish and Italian royal history.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,037 births |
| 1890s | 1,030 births |
| 1900s | 1,031 births |
| 1910s | 1,096 births |
| 1920s | 876 births |
| 1930s | 457 births |
| 1940s | 283 births |
| 1990s | 7,261 births |
| 2000s | 63,891 births |
| 2010s | 64,125 births |
| 2020s | 13,417 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Isabella?
Isabella has been given to 154,504 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2009 with 15,323 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #7.
Is Isabella a boy or girl name?
Isabella is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Isabella most popular?
Isabella was most popular in 2009, when 15,323 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Isabella?
Isabella first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).