Isabell Girl

Popularity: #861 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: iz-uh-BEL /ˈɪz.ə.bɛl/

Origin: Hebrew; Spanish; French; German

Meaning: Hebrew: God is my oath; Spanish: devoted to God; French: pledged to God; German: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Isabell has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." This name was adapted into Greek as Elisabet and later into Latin as Elisabetha. The name made its way into Old French as Isabelle, which was a common form in medieval France.

The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became popularized as Isabell, a variant of the more widely known Elizabeth. This evolution reflects the linguistic shifts and cultural exchanges that characterized the period, particularly the influence of Norman French on the English language.

Historically, the name Isabell has been borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest was Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, who lived in the 13th century and was canonized for her charitable works.

The name gained further prominence through royal associations, such as Isabella of Castile, who reigned in the late 15th century and was instrumental in the unification of Spain. The name also appears in significant literary works, including the King James Bible, which features Elizabeth as the mother of John the Baptist, thus embedding the name within a religious context that has resonated through the centuries.

Culturally, Isabell has been associated with themes of devotion and loyalty, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often linked to virtues such as faithfulness and commitment.

Additionally, diminutive forms like Bella or Izzy have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and enduring appeal. The historical significance of Isabell, along with its connections to influential figures and cultural narratives, has contributed to its lasting presence in the lexicon of names.

Famous people named Isabell

In this section, you will find notable people named Isabell. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Isabell who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Isabell Werth is an equestrian best known for her Olympic gold medals and World Championships in dressage.

Isabell Horn is an actress best known for her roles in Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten and Der Lehrer.

Fictional characters named Isabell

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Isabell is a fictional character from the video game series The Legend of Zelda. She is a key character in the game Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, providing support and guidance to the protagonists.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Isabell, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IsabellaElisabethAnnaSophieClaraVictoria

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Isabell. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

IsadoraIsoldeIslaIsisIsalineIsabelline

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Isabell was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Isabell has ranked as high as #1324 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Isabell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Isabell is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Isabell was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Isabell.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 87 0 87
2024 81 0 81
2023 78 0 78
2022 107 0 107
2021 135 0 135
2020 123 0 123
2019 115 0 115
2018 145 0 145
2017 150 0 150
2016 159 0 159
2015 187 0 187
2014 199 0 199
2013 210 0 210
2012 228 0 228
2011 261 0 261
2010 324 0 324
2009 341 0 341
2008 366 0 366
2007 363 0 363
2006 388 0 388
2005 281 0 281
2004 287 0 287
2003 260 0 260
2002 243 0 243
2001 193 0 193
2000 162 0 162
1999 174 0 174
1998 117 0 117
1997 93 0 93
1996 49 0 49
1995 33 0 33
1994 37 0 37
1993 32 0 32
1992 25 0 25
1991 22 0 22
1990 15 0 15
1989 19 0 19
1988 26 0 26
1987 20 0 20
1986 10 0 10
1985 22 0 22
1984 13 0 13
1983 16 0 16
1982 22 0 22
1981 14 0 14
1980 21 0 21
1979 13 0 13
1978 17 0 17
1977 15 0 15
1976 13 0 13
1975 15 0 15
1974 22 0 22
1973 21 0 21
1972 21 0 21
1971 25 0 25
1970 18 0 18
1969 10 0 10
1968 17 0 17
1967 9 0 9
1966 25 0 25
1965 18 0 18
1964 42 0 42
1963 46 0 46
1962 42 0 42
1961 30 0 30
1960 34 0 34
1959 33 0 33
1958 44 0 44
1957 49 0 49
1956 57 0 57
1955 61 0 61
1954 54 0 54
1953 63 0 63
1952 54 0 54
1951 60 0 60
1950 62 0 62
1949 68 0 68
1948 57 0 57
1947 77 0 77
1946 57 0 57
1945 51 0 51
1944 66 0 66
1943 74 0 74
1942 75 0 75
1941 75 0 75
1940 77 0 77
1939 96 0 96
1938 87 0 87
1937 95 0 95
1936 106 0 106
1935 101 0 101
1934 96 0 96
1933 117 0 117
1932 139 0 139
1931 126 0 126
1930 171 0 171
1929 186 5 181
1928 172 0 172
1927 208 0 208
1926 221 0 221
1925 237 0 237
1924 282 0 282
1923 234 0 234
1922 233 0 233
1921 271 0 271
1920 249 0 249
1919 274 0 274
1918 281 0 281
1917 293 0 293
1916 220 0 220
1915 249 0 249
1914 210 0 210
1913 151 0 151
1912 160 0 160
1911 120 0 120
1910 129 0 129
1909 105 0 105
1908 104 0 104
1907 88 0 88
1906 84 0 84
1905 100 0 100
1904 73 0 73
1903 99 0 99
1902 81 0 81
1901 70 0 70
1900 92 0 92
1899 73 0 73
1898 87 0 87
1897 64 0 64
1896 58 0 58
1895 61 0 61
1894 60 0 60
1893 56 0 56
1892 53 0 53
1891 41 0 41
1890 51 0 51
1889 58 0 58
1888 46 0 46
1887 35 0 35
1886 41 0 41
1885 39 0 39
1884 35 0 35
1883 25 0 25
1882 22 0 22
1881 22 0 22
1880 22 0 22

Top States for Isabell (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 11
35%
NY 5
16%
PA 5
16%
TX 5
16%
WA 5
16%