Isolde Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Isolde means 'ice ruler' or 'ruler of ice'.
Meaning of the Name Isolde
Isolde is a name of Celtic origin. It is derived from the Old Germanic name Iseult, which means 'ice ruler' or 'ruler of ice'. In Arthurian legend, Isolde was a beautiful Irish princess who was married to King Mark of Cornwall. She is famously known for her tragic love affair with Sir Tristan. The name Isolde has a romantic and mysterious connotation.
Popularity of the Name Isolde
The popularity for the name Isolde peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 26 births, which ranked number 9,265 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Isolde had the most female births in 2007 with 26, which ranked number 5,375 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Isolde has declined sharply over the last ten years from 22 births to 15 births, a decline of -31.82%. Among females, Isolde has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 15 births, a decline of -31.82%.
Nationwide Popularity of Isolde
- 10 Year Trend of Isolde: -31.82%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Isolde: -31.82%
Popularity of Isolde by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Isolde. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Isolde in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Isolde is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Isolde
- Total Births of Isolde: 14 (-3.76%)
- Female Births of Isolde: 14 (-3.76%)
Given the downward trend of Isolde over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.76% decrease in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. For Females, births for Isolde have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.76%.