Isabella

Girls

Best rank #1 (2009) · ranked in 18 years

Isabella has appeared in the popularity rankings across 18 of the tracked years since 2008.

It eased from #9 in 2008 to #15 in 2025.

The latest tally (2025) puts Isabella at #15.

22,348 newborns received the name Isabella in 2009, its peak year.

Isabella was most popular around 2009, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 20251510,666
  2. 20241510,818
  3. 20231610,879
  4. 20221111,774
  5. 20211611,318
  6. 20201412,238
  7. 20191013,423
  8. 2018714,590
  9. 2017615,275
  10. 20161014,875
  11. 20151015,688
  12. 2014717,158
  13. 2013817,707
  14. 2012319,156
  15. 2011319,957
  16. 2010122,966
  17. 2009122,348
  18. 2008918,656

Similar names

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Origin & meaning

Isabella is the Italian and Latinate form of Isabel, itself a Spanish variant of Elizabeth, which traces back to the Hebrew name Elisheva. The name is traditionally interpreted as meaning "God is my oath" or "pledged to God".

Notable people named Isabella

  • Isabella of Castile - Queen of Castile whose reign united Spain and sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyages
  • Isabella Rossellini - Italian actress and model known for Blue Velvet and her work as a Lancome spokesmodel

Isabella has been in continuous use across the English-speaking world since the 1700s and became one of the top girls' names in the United States during the 2010s, popular in both English- and Spanish-speaking communities.

Frequently asked questions

Is Isabella a popular name?
Isabella reached a best rank of #1 in 2009 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Isabella rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Isabella ranks #15.
Is Isabella a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Isabella most popular?
Isabella peaked around 2009.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)