Isabell
Isabell is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God, or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Isabell is a variant spelling of Isabel, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning 'god is my oath'. It passed through Greek, Latin, and Old French before establishing itself in English. In the United States, it serves as a less common alternative to the immensely popular Isabella and classic Isabel.
Popularity in the United States
15,274 babies in the United States have been named Isabell since 1880. It ranks #1261 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1493.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.3 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- NC (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 345 |
| 1890-1900 | 604 |
| 1900-1910 | 896 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,087 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,288 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,134 |
| 1940-1950 | 677 |
| 1950-1960 | 537 |
| 1960-1970 | 273 |
| 1970-1980 | 180 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 597 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,884 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,978 |
| 2020-2029 | 611 |
Nicknames
Izzy, Bella, Belle, Issy
Fun facts
- The spelling with a double 'l' is a common modern orthographic variant of the traditional Isabel.
- Through its root Isabel, the name shares history with medieval queens across Spain, Portugal, and England.