How Many People Are Named Isabella?
Complete statistics for the name Isabella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Isabella, a name with roots in Italian royalty, is uncommon yet beloved, with 395,495 people bearing it in the US today, that's 1 in 834 Americans!, and its popularity peaked in 2010.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 406,598 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Isabella Through the Generations
Isabella has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations, with 96% of those named under 30. Born in 2010, the peak year saw 22,965 births, but now the trend is declining. The average age of an Isabella is just 17, reflecting its status as a modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Isabella
Isabella or Isabela is a feminine given name, the Latinate and Italian form of Isabel, the Spanish form Isabelle, the French form, and Isobel, the Scottish form of the name Elizabeth. All are ultimately derived from the Hebrew Elisheba. Isabella has been in wide use in the Anglosphere since the 1700s and has been a popular name in recent years. It is particularly well used for Hispanic girls in the United States. A common diminutive form is Bella. Notable people with the name include:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Isabella's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Isabella
How Many People Have the Name Isabella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,076 people in the United States currently share the name Isabella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 308,038 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Isabella a Common or Rare Name?
Isabella 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 Isabella Mean?
Isabella means "Determined ruler" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Isabella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Isabella Most Popular?
The name Isabella reached peak popularity in 2010, with 22,965 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 Isabella?
Approximately 1,076 people named Isabella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,076. That works out to roughly 1 in 308,038 Americans.
Is Isabella a rare name?
Isabella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 308,038 Americans has this name.
What does the name Isabella mean?
Isabella means "Determined ruler" and comes from Italian origins.
Is Isabella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Isabella are male and 100% are female.
When was Isabella most popular?
Isabella peaked in 2010 with 22,965 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.