Isabelle
Pronunciation: [ IHZ-uhb-ehl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Isabelle first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 20 babies have been named Isabelle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Isabelle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,628 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,628
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Isabelle
Isabelle is a boy name .
Is Isabelle a boy or girl name? Isabelle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,628 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #171. Isabelle is more commonly used as a girl name.
Isabelle is currently ranked #27,628 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Isabelle include Isa, Isab, Isaby, Isabie, Isabe, Isabey, Isabeie, Lle, Lley, Isy, Isie, and Isakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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