Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
#2
Isabelle
GirlFrench, Hebrew· “form of Elizabeth; my God is an oath”
- Meaning
- form of Elizabeth; my God is an oath
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- IH-zuh-behl
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #166
- US babies 2025
- 1,825
- Best rank
- #79 (2007)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Isabelle
Isabelle is a French and Hebrew name that means “form of Elizabeth; my God is an oath”.
Isabelle is the French form of Isabel, a name that arose in medieval Spain and southern France as a variant of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath". Isabella of France, queen of Edward II, brought the name to the English royal family, and it spread widely in medieval Europe. Isabelle feels graceful and refined, with a lighter French touch than Isabella. It offers nicknames such as Izzy, Belle, Bella and Isa. The name has a timeless quality that suits a child and an adult, and it pairs well with both short and long surnames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Isabel.
Popularity over time
Isabelle has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 111 different years. Its best national rank was #79 in 2007, the same year it reached its highest count of 4,106 babies. In 2025, 1,825 babies were named Isabelle, and it ranked #166 nationally. That is 43% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #213 in 1920, #875 in 1950, #2,227 in 1980, #144 in 2000, #105 in 2010, and #166 in 2025. Of the 107,762 US girls named Isabelle since records began, 31% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 28,507 babies. Since 2010, 40,667 more have been named Isabelle.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Valeria, Madelyn, Natalia, Gracie, and Jayla.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Isabelle ranked highest in North Dakota, Vermont, and Minnesota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | #65 | 13 |
| Vermont | #82 | 5 |
| Minnesota | #85 | 58 |
| Massachusetts | #94 | 59 |
| New Hampshire | #114 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Isabelle is usually pronounced IH-zuh-behl, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with I and ends in “-le”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Isabel.
Middle names for Isabelle
A few middle names that flow with Isabelle: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Isabelle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isabelle mean?
Isabelle is a French and Hebrew name that means “form of Elizabeth; my God is an oath”.
What is the origin of the name Isabelle?
Isabelle has French and Hebrew roots. Isabelle is the French form of Isabel, a name that arose in medieval Spain and southern France as a variant of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath".
Is Isabelle a popular name?
Yes. Isabelle ranked #166 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Isabelle a boy or girl name?
Isabelle is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Isabelle?
Isabelle is usually pronounced IH-zuh-behl. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings