Mabel: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: Mabel is often considered a vintage name with old-fashioned charm, making it appealing to parents looking for classic names.

Mabel Overview

Meaning

Lovable, dear

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Amabilis,” meaning “lovable”

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪ.bəl/

Popularity

Mabel is enjoying renewed interest globally, particularly in English-speaking countries and Europe. In the USA, Mabel ranked as the 278th most popular name for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Vintage, Cute, Classic

Associated Traits

Lovable, artistic, kind, vintage

Name Day

May 19th (Latvia)

Mabel Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Mabelle, Amabel, Maribel

Common Nicknames

Mae, Belle, Mab, Mabs, Mabeline

Diminutives

Mabsy, Mabby, Mabe, Mabie

Famous People

Mabel Normand
(American Actress)
Mabel King
(American Actress)
Mabel Dodge Luhan
(American Writer)
Mabel Tainter
(American Philanthropist)
Mabel Lee
(Chinese-American Activist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Mabel Mora
("Only Murders in the Building," TV Series)
"Mabel"
(Song by Goldfinger)
Mabel Pines
("Gravity Falls," TV Series)
Mabel Simmons
("Madea," Film Series)
"Mabel Stark: The 1st Lady of Tiger Training"
(Documentary)

Places

Mabel Lake
(British Columbia, Canada)
Mabel Township
(Minnesota, USA)
Mabel School
(North Carolina, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Mabel?

Mabel means “lovable” or “dear” and often represents a sweet and kind personality. People with this name are typically seen as friendly and warm-hearted.

What Is the Origin of The Name Mabel?

Mabel comes from the Latin name “Amabilis,” which means “lovable” or “dear.” Over time, it evolved into the Old French name “Mabel.”

Mabel Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Mabel in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#3752021	#3102022	#2782023
Top 3 Rankings	#151891	#161889	#171888

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Mabel

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	278 (+32 from 2022)	1125 (+99 from 2022)	0.06432
2022	310 (+65 from 2021)	1026 (+196 from 2021)	0.05722
2021	375 (+53 from 2020)	830 (+113 from 2020)	0.04633
2020	428 (+12 from 2019)	717 (+5 from 2019)	0.04056
2019	440 (-3 from 2018)	712 (-15 from 2018)	0.03880
2018	437 (+13 from 2017)	727 (+24 from 2017)	0.03909
2017	450 (+64 from 2016)	703 (+98 from 2016)	0.03721
2016	514 (+64 from 2015)	605 (+76 from 2015)	0.03125
2015	578 (+90 from 2014)	529 (+102 from 2014)	0.02712
2014	668 (+43 from 2013)	427 (+34 from 2013)	0.02183
2013	711 (+333 from 2012)	393 (+152 from 2012)	0.02039
2012	1044 (+180 from 2011)	241 (+45 from 2011)	0.01243
2011	1224 (+103 from 2010)	196 (+19 from 2010)	0.01012
2010	1327 (+210 from 2009)	177 (+30 from 2009)	0.00903
2009	1537 (+94 from 2008)	147 (+8 from 2008)	0.00726
2008	1631 (+82 from 2007)	139 (+12 from 2007)	0.00667
2007	1713 (+75 from 2006)	127 (+11 from 2006)	0.00600
2006	1788 (+50 from 2005)	116 (+10 from 2005)	0.00555
2005	1838 (+192 from 2004)	106 (+16 from 2004)	0.00522
2004	2030 (-145 from 2003)	90 (-7 from 2003)	0.00446
2003	1885 (+12 from 2002)	97 (+4 from 2002)	0.00483
2002	1897 (+138 from 2001)	93 (+10 from 2001)	0.00471
2001	2035 (+106 from 2000)	83 (+8 from 2000)	0.00419
2000	2141 (-371 from 1999)	75 (-15 from 1999)	0.00376
1999	1770 (+188 from 1998)	90 (+13 from 1998)	0.00462
1998	1958 (+916 from 1997)	77 (+35 from 1997)	0.00397
1997	2874 (-593 from 1996)	42 (-16 from 1996)	0.00220
1996	2281 (+140 from 1995)	58 (+5 from 1995)	0.00303
1995	2421 (-561 from 1994)	53 (-23 from 1994)	0.00276
1994	1860 (+230 from 1993)	76 (+11 from 1993)	0.00390
1993	2090 (-292 from 1992)	65 (-15 from 1992)	0.00330
1992	1798 (+80 from 1991)	80 (+5 from 1991)	0.00399
1991	1878 (-50 from 1990)	75 (-3 from 1990)	0.00369
1990	1828 (+153 from 1989)	78 (+14 from 1989)	0.00380
1989	1981 (-627 from 1988)	64 (-41 from 1988)	0.00321
1988	1354 (+144 from 1987)	105 (+19 from 1987)	0.00546
1987	1498 (+140 from 1986)	86 (+14 from 1986)	0.00459
1986	1638 (+71 from 1985)	72 (+5 from 1985)	0.00390
1985	1709 (-198 from 1984)	67 (-8 from 1984)	0.00363
1984	1511 (+20 from 1983)	75 (+2 from 1983)	0.00416
1983	1531 (+35 from 1982)	73 (-2 from 1982)	0.00408
1982	1566 (-143 from 1981)	75 (-11 from 1981)	0.00413
1981	1423 (+120 from 1980)	86 (+10 from 1980)	0.00481
1980	1543 (+62 from 1979)	76 (+6 from 1979)	0.00427
1979	1605 (+85 from 1978)	70 (+8 from 1978)	0.00406
1978	1690 (-53 from 1977)	62 (-2 from 1977)	0.00377
1977	1637 (-240 from 1976)	64 (-12 from 1976)	0.00389
1976	1397 (+101 from 1975)	76 (+8 from 1975)	0.00483
1975	1498 (-198 from 1974)	68 (-14 from 1974)	0.00436
1974	1300 (+158 from 1973)	82 (+17 from 1973)	0.00524
1973	1458 (-26 from 1972)	65 (-3 from 1972)	0.00418
1972	1432 (-27 from 1971)	68 (-7 from 1971)	0.00422
1971	1405 (+179 from 1970)	75 (+15 from 1970)	0.00428
1970	1584 (-384 from 1969)	60 (-26 from 1969)	0.00328
1969	1200 (+111 from 1968)	86 (+15 from 1968)	0.00488
1968	1311 (-43 from 1967)	71 (-1 from 1967)	0.00415
1967	1268 (-107 from 1966)	72 (-12 from 1966)	0.00419
1966	1161 (-82 from 1965)	84 (-10 from 1965)	0.00478
1965	1079 (-134 from 1964)	94 (-30 from 1964)	0.00514
1964	945 (+13 from 1963)	124 (+2 from 1963)	0.00634
1963	958 (-13 from 1962)	122 (-4 from 1962)	0.00614
1962	945 (-31 from 1961)	126 (-14 from 1961)	0.00622
1961	914 (+1 from 1960)	140 (+6 from 1960)	0.00674
1960	915 (-44 from 1959)	134 (-6 from 1959)	0.00644
1959	871 (+17 from 1958)	140 (+8 from 1958)	0.00674
1958	888 (-134 from 1957)	132 (-43 from 1957)	0.00639
1957	754 (-39 from 1956)	175 (-6 from 1956)	0.00834
1956	715 (-43 from 1955)	181 (-13 from 1955)	0.00879
1955	672 (+34 from 1954)	194 (+21 from 1954)	0.00968
1954	706 (-71 from 1953)	173 (-24 from 1953)	0.00869
1953	635 (-44 from 1952)	197 (-19 from 1952)	0.01021
1952	591 (+17 from 1951)	216 (+16 from 1951)	0.01136
1951	608 (-61 from 1950)	200 (-28 from 1950)	0.01083
1950	547 (-34 from 1949)	228 (-25 from 1949)	0.01297
1949	513 (-60 from 1948)	253 (-58 from 1948)	0.01441
1948	453 (-10 from 1947)	311 (-34 from 1947)	0.01785
1947	443 (-22 from 1946)	345 (+11 from 1946)	0.01898
1946	421 (-42 from 1945)	334 (-10 from 1945)	0.02071
1945	379 (-28 from 1944)	344 (-43 from 1944)	0.02556
1944	351 (-32 from 1943)	387 (-91 from 1943)	0.02832
1943	319 (-15 from 1942)	478 (-35 from 1942)	0.03330
1942	304 (-19 from 1941)	513 (+6 from 1941)	0.03689
1941	285 (-20 from 1940)	507 (-41 from 1940)	0.04069
1940	265 (-9 from 1939)	548 (-44 from 1939)	0.04639
1939	256 (-11 from 1938)	592 (-82 from 1938)	0.05220
1938	245 (-12 from 1937)	674 (-23 from 1937)	0.05905
1937	233 (-12 from 1936)	697 (-46 from 1936)	0.06326
1936	221 (-13 from 1935)	743 (-83 from 1935)	0.06895
1935	208 (+1 from 1934)	826 (-24 from 1934)	0.07601
1934	209 (-13 from 1933)	850 (-25 from 1933)	0.07853
1933	196 (-25 from 1932)	875 (-236 from 1932)	0.08365
1932	171 (+3 from 1931)	1111 (+51 from 1931)	0.10043
1931	174 (-24 from 1930)	1060 (-309 from 1930)	0.09604
1930	150 (-3 from 1929)	1369 (-147 from 1929)	0.11736
1929	147 (-12 from 1928)	1516 (-226 from 1928)	0.13097
1928	135 (-2 from 1927)	1742 (-212 from 1927)	0.14571
1927	133 (-6 from 1926)	1954 (-122 from 1926)	0.15803
1926	127 (-9 from 1925)	2076 (-216 from 1925)	0.16876
1925	118 (-10 from 1924)	2292 (-360 from 1924)	0.18146
1924	108 (-6 from 1923)	2652 (-44 from 1923)	0.20468
1923	102 (-3 from 1922)	2696 (-198 from 1922)	0.21526
1922	99 (-14 from 1921)	2894 (-442 from 1921)	0.23197
1921	85 (-2 from 1920)	3336 (-28 from 1920)	0.26068
1920	83 (-5 from 1919)	3364 (-41 from 1919)	0.27041
1919	78 (-4 from 1918)	3405 (-231 from 1918)	0.28988
1918	74 (-6 from 1917)	3636 (+137 from 1917)	0.30241
1917	68 (-3 from 1916)	3499 (-181 from 1916)	0.31139
1916	65 (-3 from 1915)	3680 (-3 from 1915)	0.33895
1915	62 (-4 from 1914)	3683 (+552 from 1914)	0.35972
1914	58 (-2 from 1913)	3131 (+390 from 1913)	0.39303
1913	56 (-10 from 1912)	2741 (+27 from 1912)	0.41853
1912	46 (-3 from 1911)	2714 (+543 from 1911)	0.46258
1911	43 (+2 from 1910)	2171 (+48 from 1910)	0.49138
1910	45 (-4 from 1909)	2123 (+116 from 1909)	0.50605
1909	41 (-4 from 1908)	2007 (-89 from 1908)	0.54524
1908	37 (-1 from 1907)	2096 (+27 from 1907)	0.59121
1907	36 (-2 from 1906)	2069 (+15 from 1906)	0.61316
1906	34 (-5 from 1905)	2054 (-124 from 1905)	0.65532
1905	29 (-2 from 1904)	2178 (+6 from 1904)	0.70289
1904	27 (-2 from 1903)	2172 (+9 from 1903)	0.74273
1903	25 (-1 from 1902)	2163 (-117 from 1902)	0.77751
1902	24 (-1 from 1901)	2280 (+183 from 1901)	0.81333
1901	23 (+2 from 1900)	2097 (-412 from 1900)	0.82485
1900	25 (-3 from 1899)	2509 (+382 from 1899)	0.78964
1899	22 (+1 from 1898)	2127 (-204 from 1898)	0.85943
1898	23 (-1 from 1897)	2331 (+109 from 1897)	0.85028
1897	22 (-1 from 1896)	2222 (-61 from 1896)	0.89498
1896	21 (-1 from 1895)	2283 (-76 from 1895)	0.90598
1895	20 No change from 1894	2359 (+138 from 1894)	0.95465
1894	20 (+1 from 1893)	2221 (+30 from 1893)	0.94121
1893	21 (-2 from 1892)	2191 (+21 from 1892)	0.97277
1892	19 (-4 from 1891)	2170 (+141 from 1891)	0.96482
1891	15 (+2 from 1890)	2029 (-29 from 1890)	1.03222
1890	17 (-1 from 1889)	2058 (+111 from 1889)	1.02051
1889	16 (+1 from 1888)	1947 (+117 from 1888)	1.02897
1888	17 (+1 from 1887)	1830 (+336 from 1887)	0.96598
1887	18 (+2 from 1886)	1494 (+72 from 1886)	0.96125
1886	20 No change from 1885	1422 (+73 from 1885)	0.92497
1885	20 No change from 1884	1349 (+79 from 1884)	0.95035
1884	20 (+3 from 1883)	1270 (+184 from 1883)	0.92307
1883	23 No change from 1882	1086 (+89 from 1882)	0.90455
1882	23 No change from 1881	997 (+104 from 1881)	0.86176
1881	23 (-1 from 1880)	893 (+85 from 1880)	0.90334
1880	22 First SSA data recorded	808 First SSA data recorded	0.82783

American States Popularity Rankings for Mabel

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Pennsylvania (PA)

#4432021

#3582022

#3322023

New York (NY)

#5502021

#4192022

#3792023

North Carolina (NC)

#4052021

#3622022

#2772023

Ohio (OH)

#3372021

#2172022

#2142023

Virginia (VA)

#3662021

#3472022

#2602023

Illinois (IL)

#3102021

#1992022

#2602023

Kentucky (KY)

#4052021

#3112022

#2002023

California (CA)

#5252021

#4622022

#3792023

Texas (TX)

#6012021

#5562022

#5442023

Missouri (MO)

#3442021

#2282022

#1822023

West Virginia (WV)

#3841949

#3461951

#3031952

Michigan (MI)

#2372021

#1942022

#1672023

Minnesota (MN)

#1192021

#852022

#962023

Tennessee (TN)

#7952021

#4642022

#3062023

Wisconsin (WI)

#1742021

#1492022

#882023

Indiana (IN)

#3022021

#1722022

#2202023

Louisiana (LA)

#7072021

#4522022

#5452023

Massachusetts (MA)

#3292021

#2472022

#2902023

Alabama (AL)

#7652020

#7122022

#2932023

New Jersey (NJ)

#7142021

#7682022

#6152023

Iowa (IA)

#2012021

#1402022

#1142023

Georgia (GA)

#7702021

#5732022

#5272023

Arkansas (AR)

#4672021

#4062022

#4012023

Maryland (MD)

#4202021

#6972022

#3342023

South Carolina (SC)

#6522021

#4872022

#6702023

Oklahoma (OK)

#4562021

#2342022

#2232023

Florida (FL)

#8672021

#6192022

#6482023

Kansas (KS)

#2272021

#1872022

#2342023

Washington (WA)

#2262021

#1462022

#1382023

Mississippi (MS)

#4811951

#5681964

#5012023

Nebraska (NE)

#1382021

#2312022

#2652023

Colorado (CO)

#2322021

#1402022

#1382023

North Dakota (ND)

#2402018

#2142022

#1432023

Hawaii (HI)

#1981945

#2051950

#2521951

South Dakota (SD)

#1371933

#2552017

#2112018

Maine (ME)

#1262021

#1452022

#1432023

Oregon (OR)

#1082021

#1842022

#1832023

New Mexico (NM)

#3331955

#3561960

#4042018

Montana (MT)

#822021

#1512022

#1482023

Utah (UT)

#2072021

#1272022

#932023

Connecticut (CT)

#3552019

#3612021

#5892023

Arizona (AZ)

#5342021

#4742022

#3912023

Idaho (ID)

#2632021

#2622022

#1442023

New Hampshire (NH)

#1482018

#1232022

#902023

Rhode Island (RI)

#1282016

#1382020

#1932023

District of Columbia (DC)

#2692017

#1562021

#1602022

Vermont (VT)

#1041929

#1121931

#1241938

Delaware (DE)

#631929

#761935

#951938

Wyoming (WY)

#1091924

#691926

#781933

Alaska (AK)

#1832019

#1652022

#1022023

Nevada (NV)

#5022019

#3092023

Popularity Rankings for Mabel in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Medieval England

Medieval England

#311377-1381

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#982019

#682020

#582021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#2052021

#1952022

#932023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#1412021

#1982022

#1462023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#2062021

#1752022

#1422023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina

#1711993

#1591994

#1891996

Popularity in Chile

Chile

#1681989

#1661990

#1771991

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#3812021

#3612022

#1912023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#3222021

#1952022

#2022023

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#7292013

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Mabel a Name for Boys or Girls?

Traditionally, Mabel is used for girls. The name’s historical roots and gentle meaning make it a common choice for baby girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Mabel

Mabelle
Amabel
Maribel

Meaning: Bitter, pearl, mother, month of May
Origin: British, Hebrew, PortugueseMae
Belle
Mab
Mabs
Mabeline

Mabsy
Mabby
Mabe
Mabie

Mabel in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Mabel Normand (Actress, 1892–1930): A pioneering silent film actress and comedian.
Mabel King (Actress, 1932–1999): An American actress and singer best remembered for her role in "The Wiz."
Mabel Dodge Luhan (Writer, 1879–1962): An influential American writer and arts patron.
Mabel Tainter (Philanthropist, 1856–1890): A philanthropist who funded the Mabel Tainter Memorial Building in Wisconsin.
Mabel Lee (Activist, 1896–1966): A Chinese-American activist and suffragist who fought for women's voting rights.
Mabel Mercer (Singer, 1900–1984): An English-born cabaret singer who had a significant impact on American popular music.
Mabel Poulton (Actress, 1901–1994): A British silent film actress.
Mabel Loomis Todd (Editor, 1856–1932): An editor and writer who helped publish Emily Dickinson's poetry.

Mabel Mora ("Only Murders in the Building," 2021 TV Series): A young artist who teams up with two other true crime enthusiasts to solve a murder in their apartment building.
"Mabel" (1997 Song by Goldfinger): A punk rock song from the band's self-titled debut album.
Mabel Pines ("Gravity Falls," 2012 TV Series): An energetic and optimistic twin who explores the mysteries of Gravity Falls with her brother.
Mabel Simmons ("Madea," 1999 Film Series by Tyler Perry): The tough, wise-cracking grandmother who deals with various family and societal issues.
"Mabel Stark: The 1st Lady of Tiger Training" (2003 Documentary): Chronicles the life of Mabel Stark, one of the first female tiger trainers.
Mabel ("Broad City," 2014 TV Series): A fictional version of Mabel, a guest character in the series.

Mabel Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A scenic lake offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and camping.
Mabel Township (Minnesota, USA): A small township with a close-knit community and agricultural activities.
Mabel School (North Carolina, USA): A historic school building now serving as a community center.
Mabel Cave (Arkansas, USA): A natural cave with unique geological formations and historical significance.
Mabel Bay (Queensland, Australia): A picturesque bay ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Mabel River (Tasmania, Australia): A river offering stunning views and outdoor activities such as kayaking and fishing.

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Mabel Name Meaning

Mabel Overview

Mabel Variations in Different Cultures

What Is the Meaning of Mabel?

What Is the Origin of The Name Mabel?

Mabel Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Mabel in the U.S. over the Years

American States Popularity Rankings for Mabel

Pennsylvania (PA)

New York (NY)

North Carolina (NC)

Ohio (OH)

Virginia (VA)

Illinois (IL)

Kentucky (KY)

California (CA)

Texas (TX)

Missouri (MO)

West Virginia (WV)

Michigan (MI)

Minnesota (MN)

Tennessee (TN)

Wisconsin (WI)

Indiana (IN)

Louisiana (LA)

Massachusetts (MA)

Alabama (AL)

New Jersey (NJ)

Iowa (IA)

Georgia (GA)

Arkansas (AR)

Maryland (MD)

South Carolina (SC)

Oklahoma (OK)

Florida (FL)

Kansas (KS)

Washington (WA)

Mississippi (MS)

Nebraska (NE)

Colorado (CO)

North Dakota (ND)

Hawaii (HI)

South Dakota (SD)

Maine (ME)

Oregon (OR)

New Mexico (NM)

Montana (MT)

Utah (UT)

Connecticut (CT)

Arizona (AZ)

Idaho (ID)

New Hampshire (NH)

Rhode Island (RI)

District of Columbia (DC)

Vermont (VT)

Delaware (DE)

Wyoming (WY)

Alaska (AK)

Nevada (NV)

Popularity in Medieval England

Popularity in England and Wales

Popularity in Scotland

Popularity in New Zealand

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Popularity in Argentina

Popularity in Chile

Popularity in Canada

Popularity in Ireland

Popularity in Poland

Is Mabel a Name for Boys or Girls?

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Mabel

Mabel in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Similar Names to Mabel

Sibling Names for Mabel

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