Isabella
Isabella is a girl name that ranked #7 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1880. Its best recorded rank was #1 in 2009.
Latest rank
#7
Peak rank
#1
Reached in 2009
Total recorded usage
361,449
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1880
What To Know About Isabella
Isabella feels romantic and high-profile, but it is established enough that it no longer reads as a novelty choice. Parents often pick it when they want a dramatic full name with very familiar sounds.
Isabella is currently a top 10 girl name in the US, which puts it firmly in the mainstream for parents naming babies in 2024.
SSA data shows Isabella appearing in official records as far back as 1880, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #1 in 2009, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
Hover or tap a point for details. If a year is missing, the name was outside the published top list for that period.
Editorial Extras
Common nicknames: Bella, Izzy, Isa
Sibling style ideas: Sophia, Olivia, Lucas, Sebastian
Well-known namesakes: Isabella Rossellini, actress; Queen Isabella I of Castile
Page Notes
Pronunciation: iz-uh-BEL-uh
Origin: Italian
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/name/isabellaUsed to review origin and pronunciation guidance.