Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Issabelle since 1999
Babies named Issabelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Issabelle is a modern respelling of Isabelle, first recorded in the United States in 1999. It reached its peak popularity in 2006 and has since fallen in usage, reflecting a broader trend away from elaborate spellings of established names. Despite its relatively short history, Issabelle shares the meaning and heritage of the classic Elizabeth, and it has been concentrated in a small number of states, though no single state stands out as a stronghold. The name's trajectory since 2007 shows a steady decline, consistent with changing tastes in baby naming.
Issabelle is a variant spelling of Isabelle, itself a French and English form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' The spelling with double 's' and 'elle' ending emerged in the late 20th century as a fashionable respelling, influenced by names like Isabelle and Gabrielle. It has been used primarily in the United States since the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Issa, Belle, Izzy
Sibling names for Issabelle
Names that share Issabelle's style, for a brother or sister.
