Isabella
Peaked at #1 nationally in 2009, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Isabella has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Isabella — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1
in 2009
Current rank
#7
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Isabella reached its peak popularity for girls in 2009, ranking #1 nationally with 22,319 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4 (2014) to #7 (2024) — a 43% drop.
As of 2024, Isabella ranks #7 nationally for girls, with 10,770 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7 | 10,770 |
| 2023 | #7 | 10,853 |
| 2022 | #6 | 11,747 |
| 2021 | #7 | 11,297 |
| 2020 | #7 | 12,217 |
| 2019 | #5 | 13,404 |
| 2018 | #4 | 14,568 |
| 2017 | #4 | 15,254 |
Isabella — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2326
in 2004
Current rank
#10259
in 2024
Years tracked
27
1997–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1997, Isabella reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #2326 nationally with 49 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4444 (2014) to #10259 (2024) — a 57% drop.
As of 2024, Isabella ranks #10259 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,259 | 7 |
| 2023 | #9,232 | 8 |
| 2022 | #6,613 | 13 |
| 2021 | #8,427 | 9 |
| 2020 | #6,771 | 12 |
| 2019 | #5,657 | 16 |
| 2018 | #5,879 | 15 |
| 2017 | #6,857 | 12 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Isabella most popular?
Isabella was most popular in 2009, when it ranked #1 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Isabella becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Isabella?
At least 406,648 babies have been recorded with the name Isabella in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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