The nameIsabelle
Isabelle is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, the French form of Elizabeth. It has been a top 20 name in England and Wales.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Isabelle comes from Isabel, the Spanish and Occitan form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God's promise".
Origin
French. Isabella of France, wife of Edward II, brought the name to England in the 14th century.
History
Isabelle was very popular in England and Wales in the 2000s, reaching the top 20. Isabel, Isabella and Izzy belong to the same family.
Did you know?
- Isabelle Adjani holds the record for César Awards for Best Actress, with five wins.
- Isabelle Huppert has twice won the Best Actress award at Cannes, in 1978 and 2001.
Famous people named Isabelle
- Isabelle Huppert, actress
- Isabelle Adjani, actress
- Isabelle Eberhardt, explorer
Popularity of the name Isabelle
Isabelle in the United States
Isabelle was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 32,888 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Isabelle. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Isabelle in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,064 births a year on average, against 2,917 in the five years before.
Isabelle in the United Kingdom
Isabelle was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 22,236 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Isabelle. Half of all babies named Isabelle in the United Kingdom were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,034 births a year on average, against 1,744 in the five years before.
Isabelle in Ireland
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Variants and related names
Sibling names for Isabelle
Names from the same generation as Isabelle, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Isabelle mean?
Isabelle comes from Isabel, the Spanish and Occitan form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God's promise".
What is the origin of the name Isabelle?
French. Isabella of France, wife of Edward II, brought the name to England in the 14th century.
Is Isabelle a girl's or a boy's name?
Isabelle is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Isabelle?
In 2024, Isabelle was the 171st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,778 births.
What are the variants of the name Isabelle?
Variants and related names of Isabelle include Bettina, Elisabeth, Elizabeth, Elsa, Elza, Ilsa, Isa and Isabel.
What are good sibling names for Isabelle?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elise, Melanie, Juliana and Valerie for a sister, Alan, Ivan, Joel and Andrés for a brother.
Who are famous people named Isabelle?
Isabelle Huppert, actress; Isabelle Adjani, actress; Isabelle Eberhardt, explorer.