How Many People Are Named Isola?

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

Isola
Very Rare
Italian

Isola means 'island' in Italian, making it a unique choice. Only 21 people named Isola live in the US today, which is just 1 in 15,741,902 Americans. The majority of Isolas are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older feel.

~1,068
Living in US
1 in 310,346
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Island
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Isolated Mysterious Serene
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,237
Worldwide Bearers
#93,462
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,629
🇮🇹 Italy
385
🇺🇸 United States
353
🇯🇲 Jamaica
203
🇻🇪 Venezuela
132
🇧🇷 Brazil
127
🇨🇩 DR Congo
82
🇬🇧 England
31
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
31
🇮🇩 Indonesia
26

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
21 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 107
6
Would be under 30 (2%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
287
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 293 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
94

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

📜 Isola Through the Generations

Isola, a name steeped in history, saw its peak popularity in 1916 with 15 births. Today, only 21 people named Isola remain in the United States, reflecting a very rare and stable presence. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards the elderly, with 287 individuals over 60 years old, compared to just six under 30. This trend underscores Isola's status as a classic, old-school name, cherished by those who grew up with it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 5

⭐ Famous People Named Isola

Isola is a given name with multiple origins in different languages. It is occasionally derived from the English vocabulary word isolated or used as a variation of the Celtic name Iseult or Isolde. Elaborations in use in the 1800s included Isoletta, Isolina, and Izola, among others. It is also an Italian vocabulary word meaning island, and a Finnish, Italian, and Nigerian surname.…

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✨ Similar Names to Isola

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Isola's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Isola

How Many People Have the Name Isola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,068 people in the United States currently share the name Isola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 310,346 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Isola a Common or Rare Name?

Isola 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 Isola Mean?

Isola means "island" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Isola Most Popular?

The name Isola reached peak popularity in 1916, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Isola?

Approximately 1,068 people named Isola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,068. That works out to roughly 1 in 310,346 Americans.

Is Isola a rare name?

Isola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 310,346 Americans has this name.

What does the name Isola mean?

Isola means "island" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Isola more male or female?

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

When was Isola most popular?

Isola peaked in 1916 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US1,068
All-Time Births1,068
1 in X1 in 310,346
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age107
Peak Year1916
World Rank#93,462
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.