Isabella vs Maddison
Isabella and Maddisoncompared 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.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Isabella was ranked #10 and Maddison #154 among girls in England and Wales.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2020, Isabella was ranked #13 and Maddison #87 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2023, Isabella was ranked #15 and Maddison #81 among girls in New Zealand.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Isabella was ranked #44 and Maddison #169 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Isabella was ranked #48 and Maddison #226 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Isabella was ranked #50 and Maddison #130 among girls in Scotland.
Isabella and Maddison over time
Isabella and Maddison appear together in 5 published lists, across 128 years of shared records. Isabella held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Maddison in 0.
The order between them changed and held in one of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Maddison reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Isabella in 1. 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 Maddison in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #20 and #15 the year before became #13 and #22.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 28 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Isabella and Maddison averaged 27.9 places apart, ending at #13 and #87.
- Mirrored each other
Over 28 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Isabella rose about as far as Maddison fell — from #76 and #51 in 1993 to #13 and #87 in 2020.
- Longest-running competitions
Isabella and Maddison were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #10 and #154.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Girls within 2 years — Isabella #4 in 2008, Maddison #27 in 2008.
List by list
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Isabella held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Maddison in 0.
Highest recorded here: Isabella #6 in 2016, Maddison #63 in 2005.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Isabella #10, Maddison #154.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls28 shared years, 1993–2020
Isabella held the stronger position in 24 of those years, Maddison in 4.
Highest recorded here: Isabella #1 in 2007, Maddison #13 in 1998.
The order changed in 1997: Isabella moved ahead. In 1996 they stood at #20 and #15; by 1997 that had become #13 and #22.
Most recent shared year, 2020: Isabella #13, Maddison #87.
New Zealand · Girls28 shared years, 1995–2023
Isabella held the stronger position in 28 of those years, Maddison in 0.
Highest recorded here: Isabella #4 in 2008, Maddison #27 in 2008.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Isabella #15, Maddison #81.
Northern Ireland · Girls21 shared years, 2004–2024
Isabella held the stronger position in 21 of those years, Maddison in 0.
Highest recorded here: Isabella #27 in 2019, Maddison #123 in 2009.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Isabella #44, Maddison #169.
Republic of Ireland · Girls21 shared years, 2002–2025
Isabella held the stronger position in 21 of those years, Maddison in 0.
Highest recorded here: Isabella #41 in 2014, Maddison #183 in 2023.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Isabella #48, Maddison #226.
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 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 2025 they were #10 and #2138.
Isabella · Stacey · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · 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 2025 they were #10 and #747.
Isabella · Charlie · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · 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
Other comparisons involving Maddison
Pairs where Maddison shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Charlotte vs Maddison
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Girls within 2 years — Charlotte #1 in 2006, Maddison #27 in 2008.
Charlotte · Maddison · 28 shared years, 1995–2023 · Peaked in the same years
- Ella vs Maddison
Both reached their highest recorded position in New Zealand · Girls within 2 years — Ella #1 in 2007, Maddison #27 in 2008.
Ella · Maddison · 28 shared years, 1995–2023 · Peaked in the same years
- Emily vs Maddison
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Girls within 2 years — Emily #1 in 1998, Maddison #13 in 1998.
Emily · Maddison · 29 shared years, 1992–2020 · Peaked in the same years
- Grace vs Maddison
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Grace #1 in 2006, Maddison #63 in 2005.
Grace · Maddison · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Peaked in the same years
Side by side
| Field | Isabella | Maddison |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | My God is an oath (via Elizabeth). | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Spanish/Italian, via Elizabeth | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪzəˈbɛlə/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 4 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Bella, Izzy, Isabel, Isobel | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Girls #10 (2025) | England and Wales · Girls #154 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | high | medium |
What the data shows
- Isabella has a recorded origin (Spanish/Italian, via Elizabeth); Maddison does not have one recorded yet.
- Isabella has 4 syllables, compared with 3 for Maddison.
- A meaning is recorded for Isabella; Maddison 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 Isabella a "high" Data Confidence level and Maddison a "medium" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
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 #10 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Maddison
Popularity journey
First recorded1992
First recorded at #99 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1992 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1992–2020
Highest recorded position: #13 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1998 (recorded 1992–2020).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #154 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls