Holding steady.
Popularity of Idabelle since 1891
Babies named Idabelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Idabelle's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 53 |
| 1910s | 179 |
| 1920s | 236 |
| 1930s | 87 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Idabelle is a rare, ornate name from the late Victorian era. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1891, which also marks its peak year of usage. The name has maintained a stable but very low level of use since then, with no significant revival. In 1891, it was given to fewer than 5 babies per million, reflecting its rarity even at its debut. Idabelle remains a curiosity for parents seeking a vintage, feminine name with a lyrical sound, but it has never achieved widespread popularity.
Idabelle is a compound name formed from Ida and Belle. Ida is of German origin, derived from the element 'id' meaning 'work, labor', and was popular in the 19th century. Belle is a French word meaning 'beautiful', often used as a suffix in feminine names. The combination Idabelle emerged in the late 1800s, reflecting the Victorian fashion for elaborate, multi-syllabic names. It was first recorded in the United States in 1891.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ida, Belle, Iddy
Sibling names for Idabelle
Names that share Idabelle's style, for a brother or sister.
