Isadora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Isadora has Greek origins, meaning 'gift of Isis'. It has evolved through forms such as Isidoros and Isidora. The name is often associated with artistic traits and gained popularity in the 19th century through notable figures like Isadora Duncan, although it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Isadora is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Isadora has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Isadora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1613th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2594th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5919th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5966th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5338th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2155th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1434th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Isadora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Isadora"
Pronunciation
/ˌɪzəˈdɔːrə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Isadora is derived from the Greek name Isidoros, which means 'gift of Isis'. Isis was an ancient Egyptian goddess, and the name reflects a connection to her worship.
Meaning
gift of Isis
Language Evolution
Isidoros, Isidora, Isadora
Historical Usage
Isadora gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in literary and artistic circles, partly due to the influence of prominent figures like the dancer Isadora Duncan.
Variants & Derivatives
Isidora, Izzy, Dora
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Isadora is perceived as a unique and artistic name, often associated with creativity and grace.
Famous People
Isadora Duncan, Isadora Boulanger
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Isadora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Isadora"
"Isadora" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1613th of 9107 | 443 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2594th of 9204 | 212 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5919th of 12526 | 78 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5966th of 19264 | 130 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5338th of 27321 | 253 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2155th of 35406 | 1,367 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1434th of 30306 | 1,884 |
Regional Popularity of "Isadora" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Isadora" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
85.64% 1181st/1379 |
85.97% 2034th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
87.85% 1367th/1556 |
89.04% 2095th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
63.20% 2828th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
74.56% 4710th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
49.13% 2251st/4582 |
28.87% 1491st/5164 |
35.54% 2599th/7313 |
25.93% 1935th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.28% 1525th/3984 |
22.62% 1015th/4487 |
25.45% 1736th/6822 |
21.72% 1363rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Isadora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Isadora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.