Isabelle Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Saint Isabelle of France was a French princess and the sister of Saint Louis IX. She founded the Abbey of Longchamp and is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church.

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A Deep Dive

Isabelle Overview

Meaning

Pledged to God, God is perfection

Gender

Girl

Origin

French, Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Elisheba,” meaning “God is my oath.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˌɪz.əˈbɛl/

Popularity

Isabelle is a beloved name in many European countries, especially in France and Spain. In the USA, it ranked within the top 200 names for girls in 2023.

Syllable

4 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Classic, Popular, Traditional

Associated Traits

Elegant, gracious, intelligent, charming

Name Day

February 22 (France)
A Deep Dive

Isabelle Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Isabel, Isabella, Isobel, Isobelle, Ysabel

Common Nicknames

Izzy, Belle, Bella

Diminutives

Isa, Izzie, Bel

Famous People

  • Isabelle Adjani
    (French Actress)
  • Isabelle Huppert
    (French Actress)
  • Isabelle de Charrière
    (Dutch-Swiss Writer)
  • Isabelle Eberhardt
    (Swiss Explorer)
  • Isabelle Fuhrman
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Isabelle Lightwood
    ("The Mortal Instruments," Novel Series)
  • "Isabelle"
    (Song)
  • Isabelle
    ("Animal Crossing," Video Game Series)
  • Isabelle de Merteuil
    ("Les Liaisons dangereuses," Novel)
  • Isabelle Fuhrman
    ("The Orphan," Film)

Places

  • Isabelle City
    (Manitoba, Canada)
  • Isabelle Lake
    (Alberta, Canada)
  • Isabelle Ave
    (California, USA)
  • Isabelle River
    (New South Wales, Australia)
  • Isabelle Bay
    (British Columbia, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Isabelle?

Isabelle means “pledged to God” or “devoted to God.” It’s a name that just screams grace and kindness! People with this name often have a way of being elegant and thoughtful at the same time.

What Is the Origin of The Name Isabelle?

The name Isabelle has French origins and is a variant of the name Isabel, itself derived from Elizabeth. It gained popularity in medieval Europe and has been a beloved choice for royalty and commoners alike.

Isabelle Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Isabelle in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1172021#1372022#1592023
Top 3 Rankings#792007#842006#922017

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Isabelle

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023159
(-22 from 2022)
1785
(-318 from 2022)
0.10205
2022137
(-20 from 2021)
2103
(-286 from 2021)
0.11728
2021117
(+4 from 2020)
2389
(+138 from 2020)
0.13335
2020121
(-4 from 2019)
2251
(-252 from 2019)
0.12734
2019117
(-4 from 2018)
2503
(-149 from 2018)
0.13641
2018113
(-21 from 2017)
2652
(-515 from 2017)
0.14261
201792
(+10 from 2016)
3167
(+130 from 2016)
0.16764
2016102
(-8 from 2015)
3037
(-187 from 2015)
0.15688
201594
(+2 from 2014)
3224
(+145 from 2014)
0.16526
201496
(+18 from 2013)
3079
(+317 from 2013)
0.15739
2013114
(+12 from 2012)
2762
(+256 from 2012)
0.14328
2012126
(-12 from 2011)
2506
(-163 from 2011)
0.12921
2011114
(-9 from 2010)
2669
(-229 from 2010)
0.13774
2010105
(-5 from 2009)
2898
(-408 from 2009)
0.14781
2009100
(-7 from 2008)
3306
(-266 from 2008)
0.16325
200893
(-14 from 2007)
3572
(-533 from 2007)
0.17149
200779
(+5 from 2006)
4105
(+63 from 2006)
0.19395
200684
(+12 from 2005)
4042
(+758 from 2005)
0.19335
200596
(+11 from 2004)
3284
(+185 from 2004)
0.16181
2004107
(+3 from 2003)
3099
(-14 from 2003)
0.15358
2003110
(+1 from 2002)
3113
(+50 from 2002)
0.15515
2002111
(+2 from 2001)
3063
(+120 from 2001)
0.15509
2001113
(+31 from 2000)
2943
(+603 from 2000)
0.14857
2000144
(+18 from 1999)
2340
(+386 from 1999)
0.11725
1999162
(+34 from 1998)
1954
(+362 from 1998)
0.10037
1998196
(+55 from 1997)
1592
(+428 from 1997)
0.08213
1997251
(+119 from 1996)
1164
(+438 from 1996)
0.06097
1996370
(+117 from 1995)
726
(+217 from 1995)
0.03787
1995487
(+59 from 1994)
509
(+65 from 1994)
0.02649
1994546
(+196 from 1993)
444
(+164 from 1993)
0.02278
1993742
(+88 from 1992)
280
(+39 from 1992)
0.01420
1992830
(+142 from 1991)
241
(+48 from 1991)
0.01202
1991972
(+73 from 1990)
193
(+22 from 1990)
0.00949
19901045
(+132 from 1989)
171
(+32 from 1989)
0.00832
19891177
(+61 from 1988)
139
(+19 from 1988)
0.00698
19881238
(+186 from 1987)
120
(+28 from 1987)
0.00624
19871424
(+414 from 1986)
92
(+31 from 1986)
0.00491
19861838
(+385 from 1985)
61
(+15 from 1985)
0.00331
19852223
(-472 from 1984)
46
(-16 from 1984)
0.00249
19841751
(+384 from 1983)
62
(+16 from 1983)
0.00344
19832135
(+635 from 1982)
46
(+13 from 1982)
0.00257
19822770
(-612 from 1981)
33
(-14 from 1981)
0.00182
19812158
(+31 from 1980)
47
(+1 from 1980)
0.00263
19802189
(+84 from 1979)
46
(+4 from 1979)
0.00258
19792273
(+79 from 1978)
42
(+4 from 1978)
0.00244
19782352
(-95 from 1977)
38
(-2 from 1977)
0.00231
19772257
(-345 from 1976)
40
(-7 from 1976)
0.00243
19761912
(-132 from 1975)
47
(-5 from 1975)
0.00299
19751780
(+101 from 1974)
52
(+6 from 1974)
0.00333
19741881
(+98 from 1973)
46
(+5 from 1973)
0.00294
19731979
(-386 from 1972)
41
(-16 from 1972)
0.00264
19721593
(+314 from 1971)
57
(+12 from 1971)
0.00353
19711907
(-269 from 1970)
45
(-12 from 1970)
0.00257
19701638
(-66 from 1969)
57
No change from 1969
0.00311
19691572
(+3 from 1968)
57
(+4 from 1968)
0.00323
19681575
(-175 from 1967)
53
(-9 from 1967)
0.00310
19671400
(-138 from 1966)
62
(-11 from 1966)
0.00361
19661262
(-55 from 1965)
73
(-6 from 1965)
0.00416
19651207
(-141 from 1964)
79
(-25 from 1964)
0.00432
19641066
(+84 from 1963)
104
(+14 from 1963)
0.00531
19631150
(-51 from 1962)
90
(-8 from 1962)
0.00453
19621099
(-30 from 1961)
98
(-6 from 1961)
0.00483
19611069
(+23 from 1960)
104
(+7 from 1960)
0.00501
19601092
(-61 from 1959)
97
(-9 from 1959)
0.00466
19591031
(+142 from 1958)
106
(+24 from 1958)
0.00510
19581173
(-184 from 1957)
82
(-28 from 1957)
0.00397
1957989
(+111 from 1956)
110
(+22 from 1956)
0.00524
19561100
(-90 from 1955)
88
(-10 from 1955)
0.00427
19551010
(-26 from 1954)
98
No change from 1954
0.00489
1954984
(-85 from 1953)
98
(-11 from 1953)
0.00492
1953899
(-29 from 1952)
109
(-3 from 1952)
0.00565
1952870
(-60 from 1951)
112
(-10 from 1951)
0.00589
1951810
(+64 from 1950)
122
(+19 from 1950)
0.00660
1950874
(-39 from 1949)
103
(-8 from 1949)
0.00586
1949835
(-67 from 1948)
111
(-13 from 1948)
0.00632
1948768
(-83 from 1947)
124
(-27 from 1947)
0.00712
1947685
(+41 from 1946)
151
(+27 from 1946)
0.00831
1946726
(-86 from 1945)
124
(-7 from 1945)
0.00769
1945640
(-37 from 1944)
131
(-17 from 1944)
0.00973
1944603
(-9 from 1943)
148
(-12 from 1943)
0.01083
1943594
(-35 from 1942)
160
(-16 from 1942)
0.01115
1942559
(-2 from 1941)
176
(+19 from 1941)
0.01266
1941557
(-54 from 1940)
157
(-31 from 1940)
0.01260
1940503
(+38 from 1939)
188
(+37 from 1939)
0.01591
1939541
(-7 from 1938)
151
(-11 from 1938)
0.01331
1938534
(-45 from 1937)
162
(-17 from 1937)
0.01419
1937489
(-58 from 1936)
179
(-46 from 1936)
0.01625
1936431
(-23 from 1935)
225
(-26 from 1935)
0.02088
1935408
(-17 from 1934)
251
(-21 from 1934)
0.02310
1934391
(-49 from 1933)
272
(-58 from 1933)
0.02513
1933342
(-8 from 1932)
330
(-34 from 1932)
0.03155
1932334
(-12 from 1931)
364
(-26 from 1931)
0.03290
1931322
(-6 from 1930)
390
(-47 from 1930)
0.03534
1930316
(-23 from 1929)
437
(-58 from 1929)
0.03746
1929293
(-10 from 1928)
495
(-38 from 1928)
0.04276
1928283
(-8 from 1927)
533
(-37 from 1927)
0.04458
1927275
(-10 from 1926)
570
(-66 from 1926)
0.04610
1926265
(-17 from 1925)
636
(-73 from 1925)
0.05170
1925248
(-7 from 1924)
709
(-50 from 1924)
0.05613
1924241
(+3 from 1923)
759
(+36 from 1923)
0.05858
1923244
(-14 from 1922)
723
(-71 from 1922)
0.05773
1922230
(-9 from 1921)
794
(-52 from 1921)
0.06364
1921221
(-8 from 1920)
846
(-53 from 1920)
0.06611
1920213
(-3 from 1919)
899
(+12 from 1919)
0.07226
1919210
(+3 from 1918)
887
(+1 from 1918)
0.07551
1918213
(-23 from 1917)
886
(-96 from 1917)
0.07369
1917190
(+2 from 1916)
982
(+55 from 1916)
0.08739
1916192
(-14 from 1915)
927
(-15 from 1915)
0.08538
1915178
(+2 from 1914)
942
(+203 from 1914)
0.09200
1914180
(+6 from 1913)
739
(+133 from 1913)
0.09277
1913186
(+1 from 1912)
606
(+86 from 1912)
0.09253
1912187
(+4 from 1911)
520
(+143 from 1911)
0.08863
1911191
(-15 from 1910)
377
(-12 from 1910)
0.08533
1910176
(+5 from 1909)
389
(+63 from 1909)
0.09272
1909181
(+4 from 1908)
326
(+18 from 1908)
0.08856
1908185
(+2 from 1907)
308
(+17 from 1907)
0.08688
1907187
(-8 from 1906)
291
(+13 from 1906)
0.08624
1906179
(+12 from 1905)
278
(+25 from 1905)
0.08869
1905191
(+11 from 1904)
253
(+30 from 1904)
0.08165
1904202
(-5 from 1903)
223
(+10 from 1903)
0.07626
1903197
(+10 from 1902)
213
(+9 from 1902)
0.07656
1902207
No change from 1901
204
(+10 from 1901)
0.07277
1901207
(+3 from 1900)
194
(-30 from 1900)
0.07631
1900210
(-5 from 1899)
224
(+43 from 1899)
0.07050
1899205
(-10 from 1898)
181
(-40 from 1898)
0.07313
1898195
(-11 from 1897)
221
(+6 from 1897)
0.08061
1897184
(+24 from 1896)
215
(+35 from 1896)
0.08660
1896208
(-18 from 1895)
180
(-25 from 1895)
0.07143
1895190
(+3 from 1894)
205
(+21 from 1894)
0.08296
1894193
(-16 from 1893)
184
(-21 from 1893)
0.07798
1893177
(-4 from 1892)
205
(-8 from 1892)
0.09102
1892173
(+32 from 1891)
213
(+83 from 1891)
0.09470
1891205
(-16 from 1890)
130
(-26 from 1890)
0.06614
1890189
(+2 from 1889)
156
(+15 from 1889)
0.07736
1889191
(-9 from 1888)
141
(-12 from 1888)
0.07452
1888182
(+11 from 1887)
153
(+45 from 1887)
0.08076
1887193
(-25 from 1886)
108
(-28 from 1886)
0.06949
1886168
(+14 from 1885)
136
(+31 from 1885)
0.08846
1885182
(-17 from 1884)
105
(-10 from 1884)
0.07397
1884165
(+10 from 1883)
115
(+24 from 1883)
0.08358
1883175
(+1 from 1882)
91
(+10 from 1882)
0.07580
1882176
(-13 from 1881)
81
(-1 from 1881)
0.07001
1881163
No change from 1880
82
(+2 from 1880)
0.08295
1880163
First SSA data recorded
80
First SSA data recorded
0.08196

American States Popularity Rankings for Isabelle

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1362021#1562022#1832023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#922021#1102022#1352023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1872021#1822022#2522023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1192021#1592022#1702023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1272021#1052022#1862023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1042021#1252022#1452023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#842021#842022#1042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1432021#1492022#1722023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#752021#912022#782023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#792021#952022#1102023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1272021#962022#1372023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1112021#1482022#2392023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#812021#1322022#1122023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1302021#1232022#1382023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1422021#1732022#1512023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1252021#1082022#1442023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1142021#2212022#1842023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1012021#1202022#1292023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#922021#1642022#1402023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#932021#832022#1652023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1602021#1282022#1872023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#792021#1222022#1582023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#932021#1752022#1642023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#782021#822022#902023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2002021#1862022#1852023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1702021#1782022#1822023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1422021#1312022#2262023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#862021#1742022#1642023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#862021#1622022#2142023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1482021#1622022#3672023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#452020#1232021#942022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1722021#1382022#1982023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3032021#3632022#3862023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1922021#1602022#2562023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#592021#642022#662023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#862021#1262022#1312023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1262021#1892022#3232023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1542021#1672022#2332023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#782021#802022#1162023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1662021#2132022#3522023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#332021#1562022#942023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#822021#2372022#2872023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#332020#412021#562022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#632019#1522021#932023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1872021#2742022#4812023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1752020#962021#1802023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#562021#1312022#862023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#842020#842021#1562022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#752021#1282022#972023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1272019#2052020#812022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#852016#862017#752019

Popularity Rankings for Isabelle in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#392021#272022#322023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#282019#342020#332021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#412021#412022#552023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#442021#512022#442023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#512000

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#602021#572022#562023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#632021#772022#1112023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1301995#1521996#1871997

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1352021#1352022#2402023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1461994#1761995#1861996

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1812021#1522022#1932023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1801998#1952006#2002015

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3862020#1952021#2262022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2052021#2322022#3042023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2292020#3022021#3192022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2472021#2462022#2402023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3772016#4002017#6032019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Isabelle a Name for Boys or Girls?

Isabelle is typically a name for girls. Its graceful and timeless appeal makes it a favorite for parents seeking a classic and feminine name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Isabelle

Isabelle in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Isabelle Adjani (Actress, born 1955): A French actress with notable roles in films like "Camille Claudel" and "Possession."
  • Isabelle Huppert (Actress, born 1953): A French actress with acclaimed performances in films such as "The Piano Teacher" and "Elle."
  • Isabelle de Charrière (Writer, 1740–1805): A Dutch-Swiss writer who produced novels, letters, and musical compositions.
  • Isabelle Eberhardt (Explorer, 1877–1904): A Swiss explorer and writer who traveled extensively in North Africa and converted to Islam.
  • Isabelle Fuhrman (Actress, born 1997): An American actress recognized for her roles in "Orphan" and "The Hunger Games."
  • Isabelle Boulay (Singer, born 1972): A Canadian singer prominent in French-language music.
  • Isabelle Allen (Actress, born 2002): A British actress who played young Cosette in the film adaptation of "Les Misérables."
  • Isabelle Caro (Model, 1982–2010): A French model and actress who raised awareness about anorexia through her public battle with the disorder.
  • Isabelle Lightwood ("The Mortal Instruments," 2007 Novel Series): A fierce Shadowhunter known for her beauty, bravery, and unwavering loyalty to her friends.
  • "Isabelle" (2018 Song by Gregory Alan Isakov): A hauntingly beautiful song that explores themes of love and longing.
  • Isabelle ("Animal Crossing," 2001 Video Game Series): A friendly and helpful character who assists players in managing their towns.
  • Isabelle de Merteuil ("Les Liaisons dangereuses," 1782 Novel): A cunning and manipulative noblewoman who plays dangerous games with the lives of others.
  • Isabelle Fuhrman ("The Orphan," 2009 Film): Portrays Esther, a seemingly innocent orphan with a dark and twisted secret.
  • Isabelle Tyler ("The 4400," 2004 TV Series): A girl with extraordinary abilities, returning from the future with a mysterious purpose.
  • Isabelle ("Isabelle and the Pretty-Ugly Spell," 2007 Children's Book): A delightful story about a fairy who casts a spell to make herself beautiful and learns an important lesson about self-acceptance.
  • Isabelle ("Into the Woods," 1986 Musical): A character in the magical forest who encounters various fairy tale figures.
  • Isabelle City (Manitoba, Canada): A small community in Manitoba offering a peaceful rural lifestyle.
  • Isabelle Lake (Alberta, Canada): A picturesque lake in Alberta, popular for fishing and boating.
  • Isabelle Avenue (California, USA): A residential street in San Jose lined with charming homes and tree-lined sidewalks.
  • Isabelle River (New South Wales, Australia): A serene river in New South Wales, providing opportunities for kayaking and wildlife watching.
  • Isabelle Park (Victoria, Australia): A well-maintained park in Melbourne with playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking trails.
  • Isabelle Gardens (Quebec, Canada): Beautiful gardens in Quebec City featuring a variety of flowers and plants.
  • Isabelle Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A stunning bay in British Columbia, known for its clear waters and marine life.
  • Isabelle Street (Louisiana, USA): A historic street in New Orleans with unique architecture and cultural significance.

Similar Names to Isabelle

Sibling Names for Isabelle