Isabelle Girl

Popularity: #160 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: iz-uh-BEL /ɪzəˈbɛl/

Origin: Hebrew; French; Spanish

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

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Isabelle 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, where it became popularized in medieval times.

The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when the name was introduced to England alongside many other Norman names, becoming a favored choice among the nobility and the upper classes. Historically, the name Isabelle has been borne by several notable figures, including Isabelle of France, a 13th-century saint and the daughter of King Louis VIII of France.

Another significant bearer was Isabella I of Castile, who reigned in the late 15th century and is known for her role in the unification of Spain and the sponsorship of Christopher Columbus's voyages. The name also appears in various literary works, including Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure," where the character Isabella embodies themes of virtue and moral integrity.

Culturally, Isabelle has been associated with qualities such as devotion and loyalty, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has often been linked to themes of faithfulness and commitment, resonating through various traditions and religious contexts.

Diminutive forms such as Bella or Izzy have emerged over time, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry. The enduring appeal of Isabelle can be attributed to its historical significance and the positive attributes associated with its meaning, ensuring its place in various cultural narratives.

Famous people named Isabelle

In this section, you will find notable people named Isabelle. 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 Isabelle who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Isabelle who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Isabelle Adjani is an actress best known for The Story of Adele H., Camille Claudel, and La Reine Margot.

Isabelle Huppert is an actress best known for The Piano Teacher, Elle, and La Cérémonie.

Isabelle Fuhrman is an actress best known for Orphan, The Hunger Games, and The Novice.

Fictional characters named Isabelle

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Isabelle is a fictional character from the video game series Animal Crossing. She is a cheerful and hardworking Shih Tzu who serves as the player's assistant in managing their town.

Isabelle Lightwood is a fictional character from The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. She is a skilled Shadowhunter known for her fierce loyalty and combat abilities.

Sibling suggestions

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

GabrielleAnnabelleMirabelleAdeleJulietteEmmeline

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Isabelle. 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.

ArabellaIsadoraAmabelleEstelleMirabelSeleneRosabelleAnnabelle

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Isabelle has ranked as high as #189 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Isabelle 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 Isabelle 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 Isabelle.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,825 0 1,825
2024 1,787 0 1,787
2023 1,793 0 1,793
2022 2,108 0 2,108
2021 2,393 0 2,393
2020 2,254 0 2,254
2019 2,506 0 2,506
2018 2,652 0 2,652
2017 3,168 0 3,168
2016 3,039 0 3,039
2015 3,225 0 3,225
2014 3,080 0 3,080
2013 2,762 0 2,762
2012 2,507 0 2,507
2011 2,669 0 2,669
2010 2,899 0 2,899
2009 3,307 0 3,307
2008 3,578 5 3,573
2007 4,106 0 4,106
2006 4,048 6 4,042
2005 3,284 0 3,284
2004 3,109 9 3,100
2003 3,113 0 3,113
2002 3,063 0 3,063
2001 2,943 0 2,943
2000 2,340 0 2,340
1999 1,954 0 1,954
1998 1,592 0 1,592
1997 1,164 0 1,164
1996 726 0 726
1995 509 0 509
1994 444 0 444
1993 281 0 281
1992 241 0 241
1991 194 0 194
1990 171 0 171
1989 139 0 139
1988 121 0 121
1987 92 0 92
1986 61 0 61
1985 46 0 46
1984 62 0 62
1983 46 0 46
1982 33 0 33
1981 47 0 47
1980 45 0 45
1979 42 0 42
1978 38 0 38
1977 40 0 40
1976 47 0 47
1975 52 0 52
1974 46 0 46
1973 41 0 41
1972 57 0 57
1971 45 0 45
1970 57 0 57
1969 57 0 57
1968 53 0 53
1967 62 0 62
1966 72 0 72
1965 80 0 80
1964 104 0 104
1963 90 0 90
1962 98 0 98
1961 104 0 104
1960 97 0 97
1959 106 0 106
1958 82 0 82
1957 110 0 110
1956 88 0 88
1955 98 0 98
1954 98 0 98
1953 109 0 109
1952 112 0 112
1951 122 0 122
1950 103 0 103
1949 111 0 111
1948 124 0 124
1947 151 0 151
1946 124 0 124
1945 131 0 131
1944 148 0 148
1943 160 0 160
1942 176 0 176
1941 157 0 157
1940 188 0 188
1939 151 0 151
1938 162 0 162
1937 179 0 179
1936 225 0 225
1935 251 0 251
1934 272 0 272
1933 330 0 330
1932 364 0 364
1931 390 0 390
1930 437 0 437
1929 495 0 495
1928 533 0 533
1927 569 0 569
1926 637 0 637
1925 709 0 709
1924 759 0 759
1923 723 0 723
1922 794 0 794
1921 846 0 846
1920 899 0 899
1919 887 0 887
1918 886 0 886
1917 982 0 982
1916 927 0 927
1915 942 0 942
1914 739 0 739
1913 606 0 606
1912 520 0 520
1911 377 0 377
1910 389 0 389
1909 326 0 326
1908 308 0 308
1907 291 0 291
1906 278 0 278
1905 253 0 253
1904 223 0 223
1903 213 0 213
1902 204 0 204
1901 194 0 194
1900 224 0 224
1899 181 0 181
1898 221 0 221
1897 215 0 215
1896 180 0 180
1895 205 0 205
1894 184 0 184
1893 205 0 205
1892 213 0 213
1891 130 0 130
1890 156 0 156
1889 141 0 141
1888 153 0 153
1887 108 0 108
1886 136 0 136
1885 105 0 105
1884 115 0 115
1883 91 0 91
1882 81 0 81
1881 82 0 82
1880 80 0 80

Top States for Isabelle (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 176
10%
TX 131
7%
NY 106
6%
OH 82
5%
MI 75
4%
IL 72
4%
MA 65
4%
FL 62
3%
VA 59
3%
CO 59
3%
PA 58
3%
GA 57
3%
MN 49
3%
IN 49
3%
NC 47
3%
MO 47
3%
AZ 42
2%
WA 41
2%
NJ 41
2%
WI 39
2%
UT 30
2%
IA 27
2%
TN 27
2%
MD 25
1%
SC 25
1%
NH 25
1%
CT 24
1%
OR 22
1%
KS 21
1%
KY 19
1%
LA 19
1%
NE 14
1%
NV 14
1%
ID 13
1%
ME 12
1%
AL 11
1%
OK 10
1%
MS 9
1%
MT 9
1%
AR 9
1%
NM 8
0%
VT 7
0%
SD 7
0%
DC 6
0%
DE 6
0%
ND 6
0%
AK 5
0%
WV 5
0%