Declining since 2007, #2,139 for girls today.
Popularity of Isabell since 1880
Babies named Isabell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Isabell's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 345 |
| 1890s | 604 |
| 1900s | 896 |
| 1910s | 2,087 |
| 1920s | 2,288 |
| 1930s | 1,134 |
| 1940s | 677 |
| 1950s | 537 |
| 1960s | 273 |
| 1970s | 180 |
| 1980s | 183 |
| 1990s | 597 |
| 2000s | 2,884 |
| 2010s | 1,978 |
| 2020s | 611 |
Meaning & origin
Isabell is a variant spelling of Isabel, a name that has been used in the United States since at least 1880, where it first appeared in records. Its peak popularity came in 1903, when it ranked 370th, but since 2007 its usage has been declining. In 2025, the name ranked 2,139th, with roughly 1 in 18,474 baby girls receiving the name. The spelling with a double 'l' has long been a less common choice compared to Isabel or Isabelle. States where Isabell has seen notable use include North Carolina, New York, and Texas. Though rooted in medieval Spanish and Italian traditions, the name carries the same classic meaning as Elizabeth, and remains a familiar but distinctive alternative to its more popular counterparts.
Isabell is a Spanish and Italian variant of Isabel, which itself derives from the Latin and Greek forms of the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' The name Isabel emerged in medieval Europe, often used interchangeably with Elizabeth. Isabell, with a double 'l,' gained popularity in the early 1900s in the United States and has since become a less common but recognizable spelling variant.
Where Isabell is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Izzy, Bella, Isa
Sibling names for Isabell
Names that share Isabell's style, for a brother or sister.
