Isabelle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Isabelle originates from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' It evolved through various forms, including Isabel and Isabelle in French. It is associated with nobility and has a strong biblical relevance. Today, it is viewed as elegant and timeless, with notable bearers contributing to its popularity.
The name Isabelle is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Isabelle has been too falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Isabelle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17241st out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 221st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 430th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 986th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1781st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 900th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 116th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 114th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Isabelle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Isabelle"
Pronunciation
/ˈɪzəˌbɛl/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Isabelle is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' It was popularized in medieval Europe through the Old French form Isabelle.
Meaning
God is my oath
Language Evolution
Elisheba (Hebrew), Isabel (Old Spanish), Isabelle (Old French)
Historical Usage
Isabelle gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly in France and later in England, as a royal name associated with several queens and noblewomen.
Variants & Derivatives
Isabel, Bella, Isabella, Izzy
Modern Popularity & Image
Isabelle is currently perceived as an elegant and classic name, frequently chosen for its vintage charm and feminine appeal.
Famous People
Isabelle Adjani, Isabelle Huppert, Isabelle Fuhrman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Isabelle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Isabelle"
"Isabelle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17241st of 24088 | 20 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 221st of 9107 | 15,481 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 430th of 9204 | 4,749 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 986th of 12526 | 2,031 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1781st of 19264 | 836 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 900th of 27321 | 3,213 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 116th of 35406 | 45,652 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 114th of 30306 | 30,750 |
Regional Popularity of "Isabelle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
63.95% 4677th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Isabelle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
12.92% 183rd/1416 |
11.09% 153rd/1379 |
13.78% 326th/2366 |
19.61% 224th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
28.14% 435th/1546 |
16.77% 261st/1556 |
25.07% 590th/2353 |
35.55% 550th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
57.39% 1278th/2227 |
27.57% 670th/2430 |
45.99% 1312th/2853 |
30.38% 843rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
74.12% 2177th/2937 |
40.25% 1402nd/3483 |
59.52% 2094th/3518 |
31.65% 1280th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
26.16% 964th/3685 |
13.54% 606th/4475 |
21.99% 1142nd/5194 |
12.55% 793rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
1.86% 85th/4582 |
1.98% 102nd/5164 |
2.22% 162nd/7313 |
1.57% 117th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
2.26% 90th/3984 |
2.21% 99th/4487 |
2.02% 138th/6822 |
1.82% 114th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Isabelle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Isabelle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.