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How Rare Is the Name Isabella?
Isabella is a familiar, well-established name. It ranks 178th of all time in U.S. records, with about 1 in 915 people sharing it, which puts it in the Common tier. It was most popular in the 2010s. Here is the full picture, decade by decade, plus a card you can save and share.
- Rarity
- 1 in 915
- Tier
- Common
- U.S. rank
- 178th
- Share of people
- 0.109%
- People named
- 406,648
- Most popular
- the 2010s
Based on U.S. births recorded by the Social Security Administration, 1880 to 2024. Figures describe recorded names, not people alive today.
About the name Isabella
Isabella is a medieval form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath,' and was borne by queens of Spain, England, and Portugal. Its royal history spans most of Europe.
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Frequently asked questions
- How rare is the name Isabella?
- Isabella is in the Common tier. About 1 in 915 people share it, which is 0.109% of all recorded U.S. names, and it ranks 178th of all time. In total 406,648 Americans have been given the name since 1880.
- Is Isabella a boy or girl name?
- In the records, Isabella is given almost entirely to girls. Of 406,648 people with the name, 406,196 were girls and 452 were boys.
- When was the name Isabella most popular?
- Isabella peaked in the 2010s. The bars on the card show its popularity for every decade from 1880 to 2024.