How Many People Are Named Isela?
Complete statistics for the name Isela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Isela, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 58,789 Americans today, with around 5,613 people bearing it. The majority, 52%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who don't shy away from taking charge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 5,824 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Isela Through the Generations
Isela has seen its peak popularity in 1998 when 196 babies were named Isela, marking a high point in its usage. Since then, the name has been on a slow decline, but it still resonates with younger generations. With an estimated 5,613 people named Isela living in the United States, the age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 3,039 under 30, 2,428 aged between 30 and 60, and only 357 over 60. This trend suggests that Isela remains a popular choice among parents looking for a modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Isela's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Isela
How Many People Have the Name Isela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,613 people in the United States currently share the name Isela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,789 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Isela a Common or Rare Name?
Isela 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 Isela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Isela Most Popular?
The name Isela reached peak popularity in 1998, with 196 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 Isela?
Approximately 5,613 people named Isela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,824. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,789 Americans.
Is Isela a rare name?
Isela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,789 Americans has this name.
What does the name Isela mean?
The meaning and origin of Isela are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Isela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Isela are male and 100% are female.
When was Isela most popular?
Isela peaked in 1998 with 196 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.