How Many People Are Named Isabela?

Complete statistics for the name Isabela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Isabela
Very Rare
Spanish/Portuguese

Isabela means 'God has promised', a rare name for girls, with only 1 in 27,126 Americans bearing it. That's just 12,165 people alive today, making it truly unique. The majority, 97%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern choice.

~12,165
Living in US
1 in 27,126
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God has promised
🌐
Origin
Spanish/Portuguese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Passionate Creative
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting those named Isabela might excel in guiding others towards success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,165
Worldwide Bearers
#5,584
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
855
🇰🇪 Kenya
653
🇵🇹 Portugal
600
🇮🇳 India
532
🇳🇬 Nigeria
412
🇵🇱 Poland
377
🇦🇷 Argentina
300
🇨🇴 Colombia
267
🇿🇦 South Africa
238
🇧🇴 Bolivia
231

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
12,165 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
11,859
Would be under 30 (97%)
410
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 12,269 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Isabela Through the Generations

Isabela peaked in popularity in 2004 with 695 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, most people named Isabela are under 30, with 11,859 falling into this category. Only 410 are between 30 and 60, and there are no known individuals over 60, highlighting how young this name remains in the American landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,253
Texas 1,624
Florida 1,156
New York 709
Illinois 582
New Jersey 432
Georgia 350
Arizona 287
North Carolina 283
Massachusetts 273

✨ Similar Names to Isabela

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Isabela's Spanish/Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Isabela

How Many People Have the Name Isabela?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,165 people in the United States currently share the name Isabela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,126 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Isabela a Common or Rare Name?

Isabela is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Isabela Mean?

Isabela means "God has promised" and comes from Spanish/Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Isabela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Isabela Most Popular?

The name Isabela reached peak popularity in 2004, with 695 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Isabela?

Approximately 12,165 people named Isabela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,269. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,126 Americans.

Is Isabela a rare name?

Isabela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,126 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isabela mean?

Isabela means "God has promised" and comes from Spanish/Portuguese origins.

Is Isabela more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Isabela are male and 100% are female.

When was Isabela most popular?

Isabela peaked in 2004 with 695 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US12,165
All-Time Births12,269
1 in X1 in 27,126
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2004
World Rank#5,584
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.