Isabelle: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced IZ-uh-bel · 3 syllables
Isabelle means “my God is an oath”, from French.
Borrowed from French Isabelle.
- Meaning
- my God is an oath
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- IZ-uh-bel
- US rank (2025)
- #166
- US babies a year
- about 1,981 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback
How popular is Isabelle?
Isabelle was the #166 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,825 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 30% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #166 |
| England & Wales | #34 |
| Scotland | #203 |
| Northern Ireland | #149 |
| Ireland | #35 |
| France | #656 |
| Norway | #286 |
| Canada | #81 |
| Australia | #55 |
How old are people named Isabelle?
Half of US adults named Isabelle are older than 23; most are between 18 and 65. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Isabelle
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Isabelle have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Isabelle
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Adelaide
- Elodie
- Madeline
- Annabelle
- Sophie
- Leonie
- Genevieve
- Caroline
- Emma
- Grace
- Leila
- Marie-Laure
- Veronique
- Stephanie
- Yolande
- Olivier
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Questions about Isabelle
What does the name Isabelle mean?
Isabelle means “my God is an oath”. It comes from French.
How do you pronounce Isabelle?
Isabelle is pronounced IZ-uh-bel.
How popular is the name Isabelle?
Isabelle was the #166 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,825 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 30% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Isabelle?
Half of US adults named Isabelle are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 65.