Isebella
A feminine name derived from the Spanish variation of the name Elizabeth.
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Isebella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Isebella today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Isebella births was 2011 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Isebella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Isebella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
2011
11 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2016 SSA rank
#17,256
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Isebella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Isebella from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 53 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Isebella remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Isebella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Isebella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Isebella
The name Isebella is derived from the medieval Spanish and Italian form of the name Elizabeth, which originated from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." The name gained widespread popularity during the Middle Ages in various regions of Europe.
The earliest recorded use of the name Isebella can be traced back to the 12th century, particularly in Spain and Italy. It was a common name among the nobility and upper classes during this time period. One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Isabella I of Castile (1451-1504), known as the Catholic Queen of Spain. She played a pivotal role in the Spanish unification and the conquest of Granada, effectively ending the Reconquista.
Another prominent figure was Isabella of France (1292-1358), the Queen of England as the wife of King Edward II. She was a powerful and influential figure during her husband's reign and was involved in political intrigues that ultimately led to his deposition.
In Italy, the name Isebella was associated with several notable women, including Isabella d'Este (1474-1539), a Renaissance princess and patron of the arts, renowned for her intelligence and cultural patronage. Isabella Rossellini (born 1952), the Italian actress and model, is another famous bearer of this name in more recent times.
The name Isebella also has religious connections, as it was borne by several Catholic saints and blessed individuals throughout history. One such example is Saint Isabella of France (1225-1270), a Franciscan nun and the sister of King Louis IX of France.
Other notable historical figures with the name Isebella include Isabella of Portugal (1397-1471), a Portuguese princess and Queen of Burgundy; Isabella of Aragon (1470-1524), the Queen of Naples and Jerusalem; and Isabella of Parma (1741-1763), the Princess of Parma and governess of the Austrian Netherlands.
The popularity of the name Isebella has endured throughout the centuries, with variations in spelling and pronunciation across different cultures and regions. Its rich historical connections and associations with notable figures have contributed to its enduring appeal as a feminine name.
People
Isebella + last name combinations
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Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Isebella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Isebella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Isebella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Isebella a common name?
We classify Isebella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Isebella most popular?
The single biggest year for Isebella was 2011, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Isebella is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Isebella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Isebella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.