Mabel
Mabel first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1915, when 3,683 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,522.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Mabel popular?
Rising Mabel has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 6,614 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,710 | |
| 2000s | 1,073 | |
| 1990s | 694 | |
| 1980s | 779 | |
| 1970s | 690 | |
| 1960s | 1,053 | |
| 1950s | 1,836 | |
| 1940s | 4,020 | |
| 1930s | 8,798 | |
| 1920s | 24,522 | |
| 1910s | 30,783 | |
| 1900s | 21,625 | |
| 1890s | 21,991 | |
| 1880s | 13,096 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Mabel mean?
A medieval short form of Amabel, from Latin amabilis 'lovable, dear', from amare 'to love'. The long-surviving English form of the amabilis names.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mabel mean?
Mabel means Lovable. A medieval short form of Amabel, from Latin amabilis 'lovable, dear', from amare 'to love'. The long-surviving English form of the amabilis names.
What is the origin of the name Mabel?
Mabel is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Mabel?
Mabel is pronounced “MAY-buhl.”
Is Mabel a boy or a girl name?
Mabel is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Mabel a popular name right now?
Mabel has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Mabel?
In 2025, Mabel ranked #201 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Mabel most popular?
Mabel was most popular in 1915, when about 3,683 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Mabel?
Names similar to Mabel include Rosalie, Juniper, Regina, Ebony, Stella.
What names go well with Mabel?
latin names that pair well with Mabel include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.