Isabelle Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Isabelle is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Isabelle?
Isabelle is spelled I-S-A-B-E-L-L-E. The name has 8 letters.
Isabelle at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- This name is a French form of the name Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath.”
- Origin
- Isabelle is commonly associated with French origins as a variant of Elizabeth.
- Pronunciation
- ih-zah-BEL · 3 syllables
Isabelle Popularity in 2025
Rank#166
Recorded Births1,825
- Girls usage rose 5 places to #166 and recorded 38 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Isabelle Mean?
This name is a French form of the name Elizabeth, which means “God is my oath.”
Origin: Isabelle is commonly associated with French origins as a variant of Elizabeth.
How Do You Pronounce Isabelle?
Pronunciationih-zah-BEL
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Isabelle?
- History
- The name Isabelle has appeared in French historical records as a form of Elizabeth, which has biblical origins.
Isabelle Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,825 | #166 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,787 | #171 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,793 | #159 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,108 | #137 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,393 | #117 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,254 | #121 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,506 | #117 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,652 | #113 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,168 | #92 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,039 | #102 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,225 | #94 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,080 | #96 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,762 | #114 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,507 | #126 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,669 | #114 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,899 | #105 |
| 2009 | Girls | 3,307 | #100 |
| 2008 | Girls | 3,573 | #93 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Girls | 4,106 | #79 |
| 2006 | Girls | 4,042 | #84 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2005 | Girls | 3,284 | #96 |
| 2004 | Girls | 3,100 | #107 |
When Was Isabelle Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
4,106 recorded births
National rank #79
2006 · Girls
4,042 recorded births
National rank #84
2008 · Girls
3,573 recorded births
National rank #93
2009 · Girls
3,307 recorded births
National rank #100
Where Isabelle Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #58 | 13 |
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| MN | #84 | 58 |
| MA | #94 | 59 |
| NH | #111 | 11 |
| VA | #117 | 61 |
| MI | #118 | 68 |
| WI | #127 | 41 |