Girl

Mabel

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Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“From Latin 'amabilis' (lovable), this Victorian name peaked in the 1910s and has returned as a vintage-modern choice combining sweetness with strength.”

Popularity Over Time

Mabel US popularity rank over timeRank 2896 in 1997 to rank 23 in 1901. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#23#1460#28961900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #222 in the United States.

Origin

Latin

Syllables

2

Nicknames

MayBelBelle

Style

VintagePlayfulSoftClassicTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Mabel (character in Gravity Falls)
  • Mabel King (actress)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Old Money Names → Short & Strong → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Roscoe

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in English and Scandinavian naming traditions

People Also Ask

From Latin 'amabilis' (lovable), this Victorian name peaked in the 1910s and has returned as a vintage-modern choice combining sweetness with strength.

Mabel is currently ranked #222 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Mabel include May, Bel, Belle.

Names that pair beautifully with Mabel include Beatrix, Marigold, Adelaide, Felix, Roscoe.