Brooke vs Isabella
Brooke and Isabellacompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2008, Brooke was ranked #83 and Isabella #3 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2024, Brooke was ranked #313 and Isabella #11 among girls in England and Wales.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2014, Brooke was ranked #82 and Isabella #11 among girls in New Zealand.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Brooke was ranked #192 and Isabella #44 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Brooke was ranked #213 and Isabella #48 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Brooke was ranked #207 and Isabella #50 among girls in Scotland.
Brooke and Isabella over time
Brooke and Isabella appear together in 5 published lists, across 119 years of shared records. Isabella held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Brooke in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Brooke reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 5 of those lists, and Isabella in none. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1997, Isabella moved ahead of Brooke in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #18 and #20 the year before became #17 and #13.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 20 shared years in New Zealand · Girls, Brooke and Isabella averaged 27.8 places apart, ending at #82 and #11.
- Mirrored each other
Over 29 shared years in England and Wales · Girls, Isabella rose about as far as Brooke fell — from #166 and #106 in 1996 to #313 and #11 in 2024.
List by list
England and Wales · Girls29 shared years, 1996–2024
Brooke held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Isabella in 29.
Highest recorded here: Brooke #39 in 2009, Isabella #6 in 2016.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Brooke #313, Isabella #11.
Republic of Ireland · Girls28 shared years, 1983–2025
Brooke held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Isabella in 28.
Highest recorded here: Brooke #72 in 2010, Isabella #41 in 2014.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Brooke #213, Isabella #48.
Northern Ireland · Girls26 shared years, 1999–2024
Brooke held the stronger position in 11 of those years, Isabella in 15.
Highest recorded here: Brooke #36 in 2008, Isabella #27 in 2019.
The order changed in 2010: Isabella moved ahead. In 2009 they stood at #41 and #42; by 2010 that had become #42 and #33.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Brooke #192, Isabella #44.
New Zealand · Girls20 shared years, 1995–2014
Brooke held the stronger position in 7 of those years, Isabella in 13.
Highest recorded here: Brooke #13 in 2001, Isabella #4 in 2008.
The order changed in 2002: Isabella moved ahead. In 2001 they stood at #13 and #15; by 2002 that had become #22 and #16.
Most recent shared year, 2014: Brooke #82, Isabella #11.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls16 shared years, 1993–2008
Brooke held the stronger position in 4 of those years, Isabella in 12.
Highest recorded here: Brooke #14 in 1998, Isabella #1 in 2007.
The order changed in 1997: Isabella moved ahead. In 1996 they stood at #18 and #20; by 1997 that had become #17 and #13.
Most recent shared year, 2008: Brooke #83, Isabella #3.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Brooke
Pairs where Brooke shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Amelia vs Brooke
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Amelia #1 in 2011, Brooke #39 in 2009.
Amelia · Brooke · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Peaked in the same years
- Ava vs Brooke
Both reached their highest recorded position in Republic of Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Ava #1 in 2008, Brooke #72 in 2010.
Ava · Brooke · 29 shared years, 1982–2025 · Peaked in the same years
- Emily vs Brooke
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Emily #1 in 1998, Brooke #14 in 1998.
Emily · Brooke · 32 shared years, 1977–2008 · Peaked in the same years
- Emma vs Brooke
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Girls within 2 years — Emma #1 in 2003, Brooke #13 in 2001.
Emma · Brooke · 29 shared years, 1986–2014 · Peaked in the same years
Other comparisons involving Isabella
Pairs where Isabella shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Isabella vs Stacey
In 1996 they stood at #106 and #97 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2024 they were #11 and #3015.
Isabella · Stacey · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Isabella vs Charlie
In 1996 they stood at #106 and #113 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2024 they were #11 and #837.
Isabella · Charlie · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Isabella vs Eva
Over 52 shared years in Norway · Girls, Isabella rose about as far as Eva fell — from #472 and #13 in 1960 to #122 and #22 in 2025.
Isabella · Eva · 52 shared years, 1960–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Isabella vs Stine
Over 52 shared years in Norway · Girls, Isabella rose about as far as Stine fell — from #472 and #215 in 1960 to #122 and #384 in 2025.
Isabella · Stine · 52 shared years, 1960–2025 · Mirrored each other
Side by side
| Field | Brooke | Isabella |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | My God is an oath (via Elizabeth). |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Spanish/Italian, via Elizabeth |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 4 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Bella, Izzy, Isabel, Isobel |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #213 (2025) | New South Wales, Australia · Girls #17 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | 90/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 88/100 | 76/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | high |
What the data shows
- Isabella has a recorded origin (Spanish/Italian, via Elizabeth); Brooke does not have one recorded yet.
- Brooke has 2 syllables, compared with 4 for Isabella.
- A meaning is recorded for Isabella; Brooke doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Brooke a "medium" Data Confidence level and Isabella a "high" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Brooke
Popularity journey
First recorded1974
First recorded at #94 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1974 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1986–2014
Highest recorded position: #13 among girls in New Zealand, in 2001 (recorded 1986–2014).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #213 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 2025.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Isabella
Popularity journey
First recorded1960
First recorded at #472 among girls in Norway in 1960 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1993–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2007 (recorded 1993–2025).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #17 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 2025.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls