How old is someone named Isabela?
The average Isabela is 15 years old.
Half of all living Isabelas are between 8 and 22.
When was Isabela popular?
Most of the Isabelas in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2004 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 59 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 846 | 830 |
| 2000s | 5,336 | 5,300 |
| 2010s | 3,961 | 3,900 |
| 2020s | 2,496 | 2,500 |
How many Isabelas are still alive?
About 13,000 Isabelas are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 13,000 babies named Isabela since 1982.
Nearly every Isabela ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Isabela?
More than half of living Isabelas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 3%
- Gen Z 57%
- Gen Alpha 40%
Is Isabela an old name?
No. Isabela is one of the youngest names around: younger than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Isabela will be 30 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Isabela a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Isabelas are women.
Names the same age as Isabela
NAME TWIN
Isabela's name twin is Jamari. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jamari's age curve is the closest match to Isabela's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Isabella (15)
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Questions about the name Isabela
How old is the average Isabela?
The average Isabela in the US is 15 years old. The median is 16, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Isabela?
About 13,000 Isabelas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 13,000 babies given the name since 1982.
When was the name Isabela most popular?
In 2004, when about 700 baby girls were named Isabela.
Is Isabela a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 57% of living Isabelas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this