Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Isabelle.
National Rank (2025)
#166
All-Time Peak Rank
#79 (2007)
Total U.S. Births
107,762
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
π‘ The Isabelle Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
π The Story Behind Isabelle
According to SSA data, Isabelle achieved its highest historical rank of #79 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 4,106 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 43.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
π Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 β 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Isabelle scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-43.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
π Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,106Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
8yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,092
1890s:1,890
1900s:2,514
1910s:7,255
1920s:6,964
1930s:2,761
1940s:1,470
1950s:1,028
1960s:817
1970s:465
1980s:692
1990s:7,276
2000s:32,871
2010s:28,507
2020s:12,160
π Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesI-sa-belle
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with I, a letter used by only 1.7% of SSA names.
π οΈ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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