Esabella
Every Esabella since 1998 — 730 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Esabella
Esabella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,929 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 730 American babies have been named Esabella. Its peak came in 2012, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Esabella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Esabella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,929 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,014 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,438 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,693 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,814 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,150 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,810 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,595 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,905 |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,372 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,020 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,950 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,029 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,546 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,566 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,586 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,695 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,931 |
| 2007 | 25 | #5,581 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,290 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,360 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,749 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,323 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,175 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,419 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,388 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Esabella in 2025?
Esabella ranked #6,929 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Esabella?
730 babies have been named Esabella in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Esabella most popular?
Esabella peaked in 2012, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Esabella a boy or girl name?
Esabella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Esabella rising or falling?
Esabella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.