Isabella
Isabella is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God or God is my oath.
Origin and history
Isabella is a Latinate form of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. It has enjoyed widespread international popularity for centuries and became one of the top female names in the United States in the early 21st century. Today, it remains a timeless classic favored by modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
417,001 babies in the United States have been named Isabella since 1880. It ranks #86 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #7.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.4 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 603 |
| 1890-1900 | 903 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,038 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,046 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,095 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,079 |
| 1940-1950 | 774 |
| 1950-1960 | 590 |
| 1960-1970 | 429 |
| 1970-1980 | 296 |
| 1980-1990 | 567 |
| 1990-2000 | 18,762 |
| 2000-2010 | 149,571 |
| 2010-2019 | 170,605 |
| 2020-2029 | 67,643 |
Famous people named Isabella
- Isabella Rossellini: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Bella, Izzy, Isa
Fun facts
- The name has been carried by numerous European queens, including Queen Isabella I of Castile.
- Isabella rose dramatically in popularity in the U.S. during the late 2000s, driven in part by popular literature and media.