Total births
293
Girls' name · since 1889
Isola
Isola has 293 recorded births since 1889 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 293
- total births
- 1889–2021
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Isola sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 293 recorded since 1889.
Social Security Administration records show Isola recorded 293 times among girls since 1889, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2021.
- 293 total births
- 1889–2021 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
293 girls have been named Isola since 1889, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2021.
- 293
- total births
- 1889–2021
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Isola was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
15 babies were named Isola in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Isola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Isola splits its recorded history at 1916: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1889 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Isola at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Isola popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2021
- Peak year (1916)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 133 years of records
Isola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Isola's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Isola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 23
1890s
23 births
- 1900s
1900s
45 births
- 1910s
1910s
95 births
- 1920s
1920s
79 births
- 1930s 26
1930s
26 births
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 95 births (32% of all-time use).
Isola by state
Where Isola concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.7% |
Mississippi share of Isola's total US births 1.7%
5 of 293 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Isola? ▼
Isola has been given to 293 babies in the U.S. since 1889, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 15 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Isola most popular? ▼
Isola was most popular in the 1910s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Isola most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Isola are Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Isola been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Isola since 1889 -- 133 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Isola? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Isobel, Isolde, Isobella, Isobelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Isola's data
- Isola's decade-level peak was the 1910s (95 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Isolas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Isola
Nearby Names Like Isola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Isola
Isobel Girl
#2330 3,802 births
Isolde Girl
#7698 347 births
Isobella Girl
#16124 243 births
Isobelle Girl
106 births
Isolene Girl
48 births
Compare Isola side by side: Isola vs Isobel Isola vs Isolde Isola vs Isobella
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1889–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Isola: Baby Name Since 1889 - 293 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/isola. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Isola draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.