How old is someone named Isabella?
The average Isabella is 15 years old.
Half of all living Isabellas are between 9 and 20.
When was Isabella popular?
Most of the Isabellas in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2010 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,038 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,046 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,095 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,079 | 220 |
| 1940s | 774 | 430 |
| 1950s | 590 | 460 |
| 1960s | 429 | 380 |
| 1970s | 296 | 280 |
| 1980s | 567 | 550 |
| 1990s | 18,774 | 18,000 |
| 2000s | 149,772 | 150,000 |
| 2010s | 170,795 | 170,000 |
| 2020s | 67,693 | 67,000 |
How many Isabellas are still alive?
About 410,000 Isabellas are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 420,000 babies named Isabella since 1880.
Nearly every Isabella ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Isabella?
About half of living Isabellas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 55%
- Gen Alpha 43%
Is Isabella an old name?
No. Isabella is one of the youngest names around: younger than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Isabella will be 32 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Isabella a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Isabellas are women.
Names the same age as Isabella
NAME TWIN
Isabella's name twin is Izaiah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Izaiah's age curve is the closest match to Isabella's: 94% alike.
Other spellings: Isabela (15)
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Questions about the name Isabella
How old is the average Isabella?
The average Isabella in the US is 15 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Isabella?
About 410,000 Isabellas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 420,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Isabella most popular?
In 2010, when about 23,000 baby girls were named Isabella.
Is Isabella a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 55% of living Isabellas 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