How Many People Are Named Isabell?

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

Isabell
Very Rare
German

Isabell is a very rare female name, with only 7,662 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 43,072 Americans. The majority, 58%, are over 60, giving it an older-generation feel despite its modern origins.

~1,600
Living in US
1 in 207,156
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Charming Determined
6
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to create harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,662
Worldwide Bearers
#31,993
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
265
🇵🇱 Poland
236
🇹🇭 Thailand
224
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
166
🇯🇲 Jamaica
125
🇧🇷 Brazil
120
🇨🇭 Switzerland
119
🇩🇰 Denmark
118
🇿🇲 Zambia
99
🇫🇷 France
92

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
7,661 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 68
5,767
Would be under 30 (38%)
637
Would be 30–60 (4%)
8,763
Would be over 60 (58%)

All 15,167 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
78
International
5

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

📜 Isabell Through the Generations

Isabell peaked in popularity in 2006 with 388 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 5,767 under-30s, 637 aged 30-60, and 8,763 over-60s named Isabell, indicating a significant skew towards older generations. This trend suggests that while Isabell was once seen as a newer-generation name, it's now more commonly associated with older adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,093
Texas 1,028
Pennsylvania 679
New York 603
North Carolina 437
Michigan 426
South Carolina 424
Ohio 370
Illinois 311
Virginia 305

✨ Similar Names to Isabell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Isabell's German roots

📄 About the Name Isabell

How Many People Have the Name Isabell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,600 people in the United States currently share the name Isabell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 207,156 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Isabell a Common or Rare Name?

Isabell 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Isabell Most Popular?

The name Isabell reached peak popularity in 2006, with 388 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 Isabell?

Approximately 1,600 people named Isabell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,600. That works out to roughly 1 in 207,156 Americans.

Is Isabell a rare name?

Isabell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 207,156 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isabell mean?

The meaning and origin of Isabell are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Isabell more male or female?

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

When was Isabell most popular?

Isabell peaked in 2006 with 388 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 US1,600
All-Time Births1,600
1 in X1 in 207,156
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age68
Peak Year2006
World Rank#31,993
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.