Isadora Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Isadora means 'gift of equal measure' and is of Greek origin.
Meaning of the Name Isadora
Isadora is a Greek feminine name derived from the name Isidore. It is composed of the elements 'isos' meaning 'equal' and 'doron' meaning 'gift'. Therefore, the name Isadora can be interpreted to mean 'gift of equal measure'. It is also associated with the goddess Ishtar in ancient Mesopotamian mythology. Isadora became popular in the English-speaking world in the 19th century and is considered a name of elegance and femininity.
Popularity of the Name Isadora
The popularity for the name Isadora peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 185 births, which ranked number 2,322 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Isadora had the most female births in 2018 with 185, which ranked number 1,250 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Isadora has remained flat over the last ten years from 148 births to 145 births, a decline of -2.03%. Among females, Isadora has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 148 births to 145 births, a decline of -2.03%.
Nationwide Popularity of Isadora
- 20 Year Trend of Isadora: 229.55%
- 10 Year Trend of Isadora: -2.03%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Isadora: -2.03%
Popularity of Isadora by State
Among females, Isadora was most popular in Northeastern states with 40 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 16 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Isadora. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 1512 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 369 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1210 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 980 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1726 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Isadora
- Total Births of Isadora: 145 (-0.20%)
- Female Births of Isadora: 145 (-0.20%)
Given the downward trend of Isadora over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.20% decrease in total births, for a total of 145 births in 2024. For Females, births for Isadora have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 145 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.20%.