Isolde
Borrowed from the German Isolde, German form of Iseult.
Every Isolde since 1971 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Isolde
Isolde is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,997 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 347 American babies have been named Isolde. Its peak came in 2007, when 26 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 Isolde stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Isolde year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,997 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,748 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,459 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,419 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,809 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,310 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,224 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,023 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,520 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,118 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,867 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,366 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,988 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,677 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,432 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,090 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,109 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,436 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,272 |
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Famous people named Isolde
- Isolde Kostner Skier · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isolde mean?
Borrowed from the German Isolde, German form of Iseult.
How popular is the name Isolde in 2025?
Isolde ranked #5,997 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Isolde?
347 babies have been named Isolde in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Isolde most popular?
Isolde peaked in 2007, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Isolde a boy or girl name?
Isolde is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Isolde rising or falling?
Isolde is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Isolde?
Well-known people named Isolde include Isolde Kostner (skier).