Isabelle
5 countries#632 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Isabelle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
378,245 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #632 · peaked in 1965 with 23,979 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
107,782 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #166 · peaked in 2007 with 4,106 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
43,947 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #193 · peaked in 2011 with 2,754 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
43,249 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #33 · peaked in 2011 with 2,719 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
437 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #226 · peaked in 2010 with 28 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
261 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #146 · peaked in 2012 with 22 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Isabelle’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #374 | — |
| 2004 | #382 | ↓8 |
| 2005 | #431 | ↓49 |
| 2006 | #487 | ↓56 |
| 2007 | #501 | ↓14 |
| 2008 | #439 | ↑62 |
| 2009 | #509 | ↓70 |
| 2010 | #657 | ↓148 |
| 2011 | #627 | ↑30 |
| 2012 | #629 | ↓2 |
| 2013 | #636 | ↓7 |
| 2014 | #575 | ↑61 |
| 2015 | #511 | ↑64 |
| 2016 | #713 | ↓202 |
| 2017 | #680 | ↑33 |
| 2018 | #708 | ↓28 |
| 2019 | #697 | ↑11 |
| 2020 | #647 | ↑50 |
| 2021 | #609 | ↑38 |
| 2022 | #632 | ↓23 |
Frequently asked questions about Isabelle
Is Isabelle a popular name?
Yes — Isabelle currently ranks #632 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Isabelle more common for boys or girls?
Isabelle is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Isabelle most popular?
Isabelle peaked in 1965 in France, with 23,979 recorded births that year.
Is Isabelle rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Isabelle’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #81 in 1900 to #632 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Isabelle?
At least 529,974 babies have been recorded with the name Isabelle across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Isabelle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Isabelle appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Isabelle?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Isabelle include Ashley, Nevaeh, Skylar, Ailani.
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