gender neutral
Isabella
pledged to God, devoted to God
About Isabella
This name embodies romance and sophistication, carrying with it centuries of cultural richness and literary associations. The melodic quality of its syllables creates a musical effect when spoken, making it a favorite among those who appreciate linguistic beauty. It offers remarkable flexibility with multiple nickname possibilities, allowing your daughter to choose how she wants to be known at different stages of her life. The name has maintained consistent popularity without becoming tiresome, a testament to its enduring appeal. It crosses cultural boundaries easily and is recognized and admired internationally. Parents often select this name when they want something that feels both regal and accessible, classic and contemporary simultaneously.
Popularity of the Name Isabella
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #215 | ||||
| 1881 | #218 | ||||
| 1882 | #263 | ||||
| 1883 | #245 | ||||
| 1884 | #216 | ||||
| 1885 | #291 | ||||
| 1886 | #229 | ||||
| 1887 | #280 | ||||
| 1888 | #299 | ||||
| 1889 | #263 | ||||
| 1890 | #263 | ||||
| 1891 | #279 | ||||
| 1892 | #285 | ||||
| 1893 | #252 | ||||
| 1894 | #288 | ||||
| 1895 | #306 | ||||
| 1896 | #311 | ||||
| 1897 | #314 | ||||
| 1898 | #336 | ||||
| 1899 | #306 | ||||
| 1900 | #290 | #41 | |||
| 1901 | #315 | #36 | |||
| 1902 | #346 | #32 | |||
| 1903 | #317 | #47 | |||
| 1904 | #348 | #47 | |||
| 1905 | #329 | #51 | |||
| 1906 | #320 | #49 | |||
| 1907 | #310 | #52 | |||
| 1908 | #336 | #54 | |||
| 1909 | #375 | #51 | |||
| 1910 | #312 | #61 | |||
| 1911 | #353 | #51 | |||
| 1912 | #362 | #66 | |||
| 1913 | #375 | #60 | |||
| 1914 | #389 | #55 | |||
| 1915 | #387 | #69 | |||
| 1916 | #401 | #70 | |||
| 1917 | #410 | #81 | |||
| 1918 | #411 | #74 | |||
| 1919 | #392 | #73 | |||
| 1920 | #420 | #97 | |||
| 1921 | #449 | #102 | |||
| 1922 | #429 | #102 | |||
| 1923 | #454 | #112 | |||
| 1924 | #458 | #124 | |||
| 1925 | #489 | #107 | |||
| 1926 | #511 | #111 | |||
| 1927 | #523 | #136 | |||
| 1928 | #519 | #115 | |||
| 1929 | #549 | #135 | |||
| 1930 | #572 | #135 | |||
| 1931 | #556 | #136 | |||
| 1932 | #581 | #195 | |||
| 1933 | #603 | #167 | |||
| 1934 | #704 | #191 | |||
| 1935 | #695 | ||||
| 1936 | #751 | ||||
| 1937 | #664 | ||||
| 1938 | #689 | ||||
| 1939 | #737 | ||||
| 1940 | #818 | ||||
| 1941 | #722 | ||||
| 1942 | #922 | ||||
| 1943 | #818 | ||||
| 1944 | #884 | ||||
| 1945 | #969 | ||||
| 1946 | #970 | ||||
| 1947 | #976 | ||||
| 1948 | #995 | ||||
| 1990 | #888 | ||||
| 1991 | #699 | #214 | #650 | ||
| 1992 | #488 | #231 | #476 | #546 | |
| 1993 | #318 | #216 | #547 | #382 | |
| 1994 | #222 | #136 | #424 | #265 | |
| 1995 | #174 | #89 | #560 | #227 | |
| 1996 | #151 | #59 | #324 | #211 | |
| 1997 | #114 | #116 | #58 | #374 | #155 |
| 1998 | #84 | #97 | #38 | #328 | #148 |
| 1999 | #60 | #67 | #27 | #216 | #119 |
| 2000 | #45 | #70 | #25 | #207 | #85 |
| 2001 | #28 | #57 | #15 | #244 | #38 |
| 2002 | #14 | #56 | #16 | #142 | #22 |
| 2003 | #12 | #42 | #12 | #144 | #18 |
| 2004 | #7 | #39 | #10 | #109 | #14 |
| 2005 | #6 | #29 | #12 | #95 | #15 |
| 2006 | #4 | #22 | #11 | #64 | #10 |
| 2007 | #2 | #23 | #10 | #72 | #11 |
| 2008 | #2 | #21 | #4 | #64 | #8 |
| 2009 | #1 | #16 | #4 | #70 | #6 |
| 2010 | #1 | #12 | #5 | #51 | #4 |
| 2011 | #2 | #12 | #4 | #51 | #7 |
| 2012 | #3 | #11 | #6 | #52 | #8 |
| 2013 | #4 | #9 | #9 | #44 | #9 |
| 2014 | #4 | #11 | #12 | #41 | #11 |
| 2015 | #5 | #13 | #10 | #46 | #12 |
| 2016 | #5 | #14 | #12 | #62 | #16 |
| 2017 | #4 | #8 | #12 | #48 | #14 |
| 2018 | #4 | #11 | #7 | #43 | #21 |
| 2019 | #5 | #11 | #14 | #52 | #19 |
| 2020 | #7 | #14 | #12 | #51 | #29 |
| 2021 | #7 | #15 | #8 | #56 | #28 |
| 2022 | #6 | #10 | #14 | #45 | #22 |
| 2023 | #7 | #10 | #15 | #47 | #22 |
| 2024 | #7 | #12 | #5 | #56 | #24 |
| 2025 | #7 | #10 | #15 | #48 | #27 |
| 1964 | #315 | ||||
| 1965 | #416 | ||||
| 1966 | #279 | ||||
| 1972 | #403 | ||||
| 1973 | #302 | ||||
| 1975 | #395 | ||||
| 1976 | #546 | ||||
| 1977 | #407 | ||||
| 1978 | #376 | ||||
| 1979 | #572 | ||||
| 1980 | #456 | ||||
| 1983 | #501 | ||||
| 1988 | #463 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Isabella
Names Similar to Isabella
Nicknames for Isabella
- Isa
- Izzy
- Bella
- Belle
Famous People Named Isabella
| Isabella of Castile | Queen of Spain |
| Isabella Rossellini | Italian-American actress and model |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner | American art collector and philanthropist |
| Isabella I of Jerusalem | Queen of Jerusalem |
| Isabella Blow | British fashion editor and muse |
| Isabella Beeton | British author and cookbook writer |
| Isabella Acres | American actress |
| Isabella Leong | Hong Kong actress and singer |
| Isabella D'Este | Italian Renaissance noblewoman and patron of the arts |
| Isabella Gilbert | Irish artist and illustrator |
| Isabella Soprano | American adult film actress |
| Isabella Jagiellon | Queen of Hungary and Bohemia |
| Isabella Bird | English explorer and writer |
| Isabella Lövin | Swedish politician and writer |
| Isabella McDonnell | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Isabella Hofmann | American actress |
| Isabella Marshall Graham | American educator and writer |
| Isabella Colbran | Spanish opera singer |
Characters Named Isabella
| Isabella Swan | Twilight series |
| Isabella Marie "Bella" Jones | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides |
| Isabella Garcia-Shapiro | Phineas and Ferb |
| Isabella Rosellini | American Dad! |
| Isabella "Ivy" Valentine | Soulcalibur series |
| Isabella Braña | The Young and the Restless - soap opera |
| Isabella Marie "Bunny" Bennett | Steam Powered Giraffe |
| Isabella Molina | Ugly Betty - TV series |
| Isabella | Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe |
| Isabella "Belle" Gold | Once Upon a Time - TV series |
| Isabella Rojas | McFarland, USA |
| Isabella "Izzy" Silva | Stuck in the Middle - TV series |
| Isabella "Belle" French | Once Upon a Time - TV series |
| Isabella Linton | Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë |
| Isabella "Bella" Crawford | The Demonata series by Darren Shan |
| Isabella Thorpe | Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen |