Girl
Isabelle
pledged to God, devoted to God
About Isabelle
Classic elegance defines this timeless choice, which has graced royalty, literature, and beloved family members for generations. Isabelle maintains enduring popularity because it successfully combines sophistication with approachability, never feeling stuffy or pretentious despite its aristocratic heritage. The name's length provides ample opportunity for adorable nicknames—Izzy, Belle, Bella—while the full version remains perfect for formal occasions.
Phonetically, Isabelle achieves near-perfection, with its balanced syllables and smooth vowel transitions creating a name that's genuinely pleasant to say repeatedly. It photographs beautifully on announcements and documents, with its symmetrical letters forming an aesthetically pleasing visual.
Teachers, friends, and future colleagues will never struggle with pronunciation or spelling, eliminating a common frustration associated with more unusual choices. Isabelle carries literary and cultural weight without feeling heavy, making it suitable for any personality type. This name has proven its staying power across centuries and continents, suggesting it will age gracefully alongside your daughter.
Popularity of the Name Isabelle
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #164 | ||||
| 1881 | #164 | ||||
| 1882 | #176 | ||||
| 1883 | #176 | ||||
| 1884 | #165 | ||||
| 1885 | #182 | ||||
| 1886 | #170 | ||||
| 1887 | #195 | ||||
| 1888 | #182 | ||||
| 1889 | #191 | ||||
| 1890 | #189 | ||||
| 1891 | #206 | ||||
| 1892 | #173 | ||||
| 1893 | #177 | ||||
| 1894 | #193 | ||||
| 1895 | #190 | ||||
| 1896 | #208 | ||||
| 1897 | #184 | ||||
| 1898 | #195 | ||||
| 1899 | #205 | ||||
| 1900 | #210 | ||||
| 1901 | #207 | ||||
| 1902 | #207 | ||||
| 1903 | #197 | ||||
| 1904 | #202 | ||||
| 1905 | #191 | ||||
| 1906 | #180 | ||||
| 1907 | #187 | ||||
| 1908 | #185 | ||||
| 1909 | #181 | ||||
| 1910 | #177 | #165 | |||
| 1911 | #191 | ||||
| 1912 | #187 | ||||
| 1913 | #186 | ||||
| 1914 | #180 | ||||
| 1915 | #178 | ||||
| 1916 | #192 | ||||
| 1917 | #190 | ||||
| 1918 | #213 | ||||
| 1919 | #210 | ||||
| 1920 | #213 | ||||
| 1921 | #221 | ||||
| 1922 | #230 | ||||
| 1923 | #244 | ||||
| 1924 | #241 | ||||
| 1925 | #248 | ||||
| 1926 | #265 | ||||
| 1927 | #275 | ||||
| 1928 | #283 | ||||
| 1929 | #293 | ||||
| 1930 | #316 | ||||
| 1931 | #322 | ||||
| 1932 | #335 | ||||
| 1933 | #343 | ||||
| 1934 | #391 | ||||
| 1935 | #408 | ||||
| 1936 | #432 | ||||
| 1937 | #489 | ||||
| 1938 | #535 | ||||
| 1939 | #543 | ||||
| 1940 | #506 | ||||
| 1941 | #558 | ||||
| 1942 | #559 | ||||
| 1943 | #595 | ||||
| 1944 | #604 | ||||
| 1945 | #640 | ||||
| 1946 | #726 | ||||
| 1947 | #685 | ||||
| 1948 | #768 | ||||
| 1949 | #836 | ||||
| 1950 | #874 | ||||
| 1951 | #811 | ||||
| 1952 | #871 | ||||
| 1953 | #899 | ||||
| 1954 | #986 | ||||
| 1957 | #991 | ||||
| 1991 | #969 | #370 | #408 | #87 | |
| 1992 | #828 | #370 | #87 | ||
| 1993 | #739 | #241 | #306 | #98 | |
| 1994 | #547 | #368 | #273 | #86 | |
| 1995 | #487 | #244 | #208 | #96 | |
| 1996 | #370 | #212 | #207 | #106 | |
| 1997 | #251 | #110 | #181 | #179 | #102 |
| 1998 | #196 | #98 | #261 | #163 | #94 |
| 1999 | #162 | #99 | #201 | #174 | #92 |
| 2000 | #144 | #73 | #164 | #129 | #71 |
| 2001 | #113 | #62 | #105 | #107 | #71 |
| 2002 | #111 | #55 | #97 | #77 | #63 |
| 2003 | #110 | #48 | #90 | #100 | #72 |
| 2004 | #107 | #34 | #81 | #77 | #64 |
| 2005 | #96 | #33 | #68 | #62 | #59 |
| 2006 | #84 | #31 | #69 | #50 | #50 |
| 2007 | #79 | #26 | #45 | #43 | #35 |
| 2008 | #93 | #22 | #46 | #42 | #44 |
| 2009 | #100 | #20 | #40 | #32 | #46 |
| 2010 | #105 | #22 | #51 | #26 | #38 |
| 2011 | #114 | #20 | #39 | #27 | #50 |
| 2012 | #126 | #19 | #41 | #26 | #59 |
| 2013 | #114 | #23 | #45 | #31 | #51 |
| 2014 | #96 | #22 | #41 | #26 | #53 |
| 2015 | #94 | #23 | #28 | #26 | #44 |
| 2016 | #102 | #24 | #46 | #28 | #54 |
| 2017 | #92 | #28 | #30 | #26 | #47 |
| 2018 | #113 | #31 | #28 | #27 | #60 |
| 2019 | #117 | #31 | #54 | #33 | #67 |
| 2020 | #121 | #36 | #49 | #41 | #71 |
| 2021 | #117 | #37 | #40 | #39 | #70 |
| 2022 | #137 | #45 | #41 | #28 | #70 |
| 2023 | #159 | #51 | #56 | #33 | #82 |
| 2024 | #171 | #56 | #65 | #36 | #75 |
| 2025 | #166 | #58 | #58 | #36 | #73 |
| 1971 | #508 | ||||
| 1979 | #573 | ||||
| 1980 | #509 | ||||
| 1981 | #437 | ||||
| 1982 | #411 | ||||
| 1984 | #486 | ||||
| 1988 | #390 | ||||
| 1989 | #365 | ||||
| 1990 | #368 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Isabelle
Names Similar to Isabelle
Nicknames for Isabelle
- Izzy
- Belle
- Bella
- Isa
- Bell
Famous People Named Isabelle
| Isabelle Huppert | French actress |
| Isabelle Adjani | French actress |
| Isabelle Eberhardt | Swiss explorer and writer |
| Isabelle Allende | Chilean-American writer |
| Isabelle Caro | French model and actress |
| Isabelle Fuhrman | American actress |
| Isabelle Mercer | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Isabelle Boulay | Canadian singer |
| Isabelle Cornish | Australian actress |
| Isabelle Drummond | Brazilian actress |
| Isabelle Holland | American author |
| Isabelle Lucas | Australian actress |
| Isabelle Pasco | French actress |
| Isabelle Severino | French gymnast |
| Isabelle Townsend | British model |
| Isabelle Yasmine Adjani | Cameroonian-French actress |
| Isabelle de Charrière | Dutch-Swiss writer |
| Isabelle Gélinas | French actress |
| Isabelle Mergault | French actress and director |
| Isabelle Stengers | Belgian philosopher |
Characters Named Isabelle
| Isabelle "Izzy" Lightwood | The Mortal Instruments |
| Isabelle Crawley | Downton Abbey |
| Isabelle Tyler | The 4400 |
| Isabelle Hartley | Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D |
| Isabelle "Belle" French | Once Upon a Time |
| Isabelle "Izzy" Sinclair | Bioshock Infinite |
| Isabelle "Izzy" Patterson | City of Heroes |
| Isabelle "Izzie" Stevens | Grey's Anatomy |
| Isabelle "Izzy" Fuentes | The Baby-Sitters Club |
| Isabelle "Izzie" Redpath | Waterloo Road |
| Isabelle "Izzie" Hoyland | Neighbours |
| Isabelle "Belle" Du Jour | Secret Diary of a Call Girl |
| Isabelle Lightwood | Shadowhunters |
| Isabelle "Izzie" Carmody | The Power of One |
| Isabelle "Izzy" Grossman | Crossing Delancey |
| Isabelle "Belle" Scott | Home and Away |
| Isabelle "Belle" Gold | Once Upon a Time |
| Isabelle "Belle" Silver | Skippy the Bush Kangaroo |
| Isabelle "Izzy" Moreno | EastEnders |
| Isabelle "Izzy" Williams | Totally Spies! |