Izabella
A feminine name of Spanish and Hebrew origin meaning "God's oath."
Name Census estimates that about 30,293 living Americans carry the first name Izabella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Izabella today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Izabella births was 2010 (2,253 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Izabella. 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
- • Izabella is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
30K
~ 1 in 11,315 Americans
Peak year
2010
2,253 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#503
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Izabella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Izabella from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 16,043 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Izabella 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 Izabella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Izabellas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 50 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Izabella, while Vermont, Wyoming, Rhode Island recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 592 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Izabella
Izabella is a feminine given name that has its origins in the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath" or "God is abundant." The name Elisheva is derived from the Hebrew words "El" meaning "God" and "sheva" meaning "oath" or "seven." The name later evolved into the Greek form "Elisabet" and then into the Latin form "Elisabeth" or "Isabella."
The name Isabella first appeared in medieval Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy, where it gained popularity. It is believed that the name was introduced to Spain by the Byzantine princess Theodora, who married into the Spanish royal family in the 11th century. Her name was translated into Spanish as "Isabella."
One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Isabella is Queen Isabella I of Castile, also known as Isabella the Catholic (1451-1504). She was one of the most influential and powerful monarchs in Spanish history, known for her role in the Spanish unification, the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain, and financing Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas.
Another significant figure in history with the name Izabella was Isabella of Angoulême (1188-1246), Queen consort of England as the wife of King John. She played a crucial role in the conflicts between England and France during her husband's reign.
In literature, one of the most famous characters named Isabella is from William Shakespeare's play "Measure for Measure," written around 1604. The character Isabella is a virtuous novice nun who pleads for her brother's life.
Other notable individuals with the name Izabella throughout history include:
1. Isabella of Portugal (1397-1471), a Portuguese infanta and Queen consort of Burgundy.
2. Isabella of France (1389-1409), Queen consort of England as the wife of King Richard II.
3. Isabella of Hainault (1170-1190), Queen consort of France as the wife of King Philip II.
4. Isabella of Aragon (1470-1524), Queen consort of Portugal as the wife of King Manuel I.
5. Isabella of Castile (1283-1328), Queen consort of Aragon as the wife of King James II.
The name Izabella has been popular across various cultures and regions, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as Isabel, Isabelle, and Isobel. It has remained a popular and enduring name throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural and historical significance.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Izabella
People
Izabella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Izabella 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
Izabella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Izabella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30,293 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Izabella 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 11,315 US residents.
Is Izabella a common name?
We classify Izabella as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 30,600 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Izabella most popular?
The single biggest year for Izabella was 2010, when 2,253 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Izabella is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Izabella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Izabella 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.