How Many People Are Named Isabelle?

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

Isabelle
Very Rare
French

Isabelle, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 3,996 Americans bearing it today. That's around 82,582 people in the US, making it quite exclusive. The majority, 72%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~1,016
Living in US
1 in 326,230
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's promise
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Charming Determined Creative
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are thought to be highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

82,582
Worldwide Bearers
#854
Global Rank
🇹🇩 Chad
6,364
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
5,843
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
5,548
🇳🇱 Netherlands
5,180
🇸🇪 Sweden
3,111
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
2,804
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
2,738
🇲🇱 Mali
2,375
🇲🇦 Morocco
2,375
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,741

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
20 (0%)
♀ Female
82,562 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
76,422
Would be under 30 (72%)
3,969
Would be 30–60 (4%)
25,467
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 105,858 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
78
International
5

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

📜 Isabelle Through the Generations

Isabelle has seen its peak in recent times, hitting its highest birth rate in 2007 with 4,105 babies born that year. Today, it's considered a modern name, with most people named Isabelle being under 30. However, the name also has a significant presence among those over 60, indicating its enduring appeal across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10,065
New York 7,906
Texas 5,335
Pennsylvania 4,902
Illinois 4,473
Ohio 4,054
Michigan 4,027
Florida 3,835
Massachusetts 3,446
Minnesota 3,083

⭐ Famous People Named Isabelle

Isabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth. Arising in the 12th century, it became popular in England in the 13th century following the marriage of Isabella of Angoulême to the king of England. Variant forms and spellings include Isabella, Ysabelle, Isobel, and Isobelle.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Isabelle

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Isabelle's French roots

📄 About the Name Isabelle

How Many People Have the Name Isabelle?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,016 people in the United States currently share the name Isabelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 326,230 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Isabelle a Common or Rare Name?

Isabelle 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 Isabelle Mean?

Isabelle means "God's promise" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Isabelle Most Popular?

The name Isabelle reached peak popularity in 2007, with 4,105 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Isabelle?

Approximately 1,016 people named Isabelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,016. That works out to roughly 1 in 326,230 Americans.

Is Isabelle a rare name?

Isabelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 326,230 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isabelle mean?

Isabelle means "God's promise" and comes from French origins.

Is Isabelle more male or female?

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

When was Isabelle most popular?

Isabelle peaked in 2007 with 4,105 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US1,016
All-Time Births1,016
1 in X1 in 326,230
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year2007
World Rank#854
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.