Isabell
Every Isabell since 1880 — 15,279 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isabell
Isabell is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,144 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 15,279 American babies have been named Isabell. Its peak came in 2006, when 388 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Isabell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isabell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87 | #2,144 | — | — |
| 2024 | 81 | #2,290 | — | — |
| 2023 | 78 | #2,343 | — | — |
| 2022 | 107 | #1,889 | — | — |
| 2021 | 135 | #1,557 | — | — |
| 2020 | 123 | #1,670 | — | — |
| 2019 | 115 | #1,777 | — | — |
| 2018 | 145 | #1,507 | — | — |
| 2017 | 150 | #1,485 | — | — |
| 2016 | 159 | #1,449 | — | — |
| 2015 | 187 | #1,288 | — | — |
| 2014 | 199 | #1,230 | — | — |
| 2013 | 210 | #1,145 | — | — |
| 2012 | 228 | #1,087 | — | — |
| 2011 | 261 | #981 | — | — |
| 2010 | 324 | #830 | — | — |
| 2009 | 341 | #827 | — | — |
| 2008 | 366 | #796 | — | — |
| 2007 | 363 | #794 | — | — |
| 2006 | 388 | #724 | — | — |
| 2005 | 281 | #894 | — | — |
| 2004 | 287 | #856 | — | — |
| 2003 | 260 | #915 | — | — |
| 2002 | 243 | #919 | — | — |
| 2001 | 193 | #1,098 | — | — |
| 2000 | 162 | #1,226 | — | — |
| 1995 | 33 | #3,380 | — | — |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,936 | — | — |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,768 | — | — |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,762 | — | — |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,223 | — | — |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,483 | — | — |
| 1965 | 18 | #2,972 | — | — |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,958 | — | — |
| 1955 | 61 | #1,296 | — | — |
| 1950 | 62 | #1,177 | — | — |
| 1945 | 51 | #1,103 | — | — |
| 1940 | 77 | #812 | — | — |
| 1935 | 101 | #655 | — | — |
| 1930 | 171 | #514 | — | — |
| 1925 | 237 | #450 | — | — |
| 1920 | 249 | #423 | — | — |
| 1915 | 249 | #384 | — | — |
| 1910 | 129 | #351 | — | — |
| 1905 | 100 | #340 | — | — |
| 1900 | 92 | #350 | — | — |
| 1895 | 61 | #358 | — | — |
| 1890 | 51 | #358 | — | — |
| 1885 | 39 | #325 | — | — |
| 1880 | 22 | #343 | — | — |
Famous people named Isabell
- Isabell Werth Politician · b. 1969
- Isabell Herlovsen Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Isabell in 2025?
Isabell ranked #2,144 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isabell?
15,279 babies have been named Isabell in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isabell most popular?
Isabell peaked in 2006, when 388 newborns received the name.
Is Isabell a boy or girl name?
Isabell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isabell rising or falling?
Isabell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Isabell?
Well-known people named Isabell include Isabell Werth (politician), Isabell Herlovsen (soccer player).