Isabella
girl name#7 in 2025Isabella entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 2009, ranks #7 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#7
rank today
#1
peak (2009)
10,666
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #251 |
| 1890s | #293 |
| 1900s | #328 |
| 1910s | #379 |
| 1920s | #479 |
| 1930s | #654 |
| 1940s | #915 |
| 1950s | #1313 |
| 1960s | #1826 |
| 1970s | #2692 |
| 1980s | #2207 |
| 1990s | #320 |
| 2000s | #12 |
| 2010s | #4 |
| 2020s | #7 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Isabella has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 406,000 people named Isabella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Isabella alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Isabella in 2025?
- Isabella ranks #7 among US girl names in 2025, with 10,666 babies given the name.
- When was the name Isabella most popular?
- Isabella peaked in 2009, reaching #1 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Isabella with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 6 classrooms will have a Isabella.
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