Izabell
A feminine Latinate name derived from Isabel meaning "devoted to God".
Name Census estimates that about 1,273 living Americans carry the first name Izabell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Izabell today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izabell births was 2010 (94 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izabell. 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
- • Izabell is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 269,249 Americans
Peak year
2010
94 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,806
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Izabell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izabell from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 584 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izabell 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 Izabell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Izabells live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, Texas, Michigan recorded the most babies named Izabell, while Washington, Pennsylvania, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Izabell
The name Izabell is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath" or "consecrated to God." It has its roots in the biblical figure Elisheba, who was the wife of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and a descendant of the tribe of Levi.
The name Elisheba underwent various transformations as it spread across different cultures and languages. In Latin, it became Isabella, and later evolved into Isabelle in French and Izabell in German and Scandinavian languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Izabell can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was borne by Izabell of Hainault, the wife of Philip II of France. She lived from around 1170 to 1190.
Another notable figure with the name Izabell was Isabella I of Castile, also known as Isabella the Catholic. She was born in 1451 and reigned as Queen of Castile and León from 1474 until her death in 1504. Isabella played a crucial role in the unification of Spain and the expulsion of the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.
In literature, one of the most famous Izabells is found in William Shakespeare's play "Measure for Measure," where the character Isabella is a novice nun who pleads for her brother's life.
In the realm of art, the Italian Renaissance painter Raphael immortalized the name in his masterpiece "La Velata" (The Woman with the Veil), which depicts a woman believed to be Izabell Pacchetti, a Roman noblewoman.
Another notable figure with the name Izabell was Izabell Hendrix, an American singer and songwriter born in 1955. She was a prominent figure in the punk rock and gothic rock scenes of the late 20th century.
Throughout history, the name Izabell has been borne by various influential women across different cultures, including royalty, artists, and literary figures, reflecting its enduring popularity and versatility.
People
Izabell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izabell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Izabell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izabell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,273 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izabell 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 269,249 US residents.
Is Izabell a common name?
We classify Izabell as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,287 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izabell most popular?
The single biggest year for Izabell was 2010, when 94 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izabell is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Izabell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izabell 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.