Annabel Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAN-uh-bel / ˈæn.ə.bɛlLatin; French; English
Meaning
Latin: graceful; French: beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Annabel is derived from the Latin name 'Amabel', meaning 'lovable'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century. The name has been associated with various literary works, enhancing its cultural significance.
Trend Summary
Annabel has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Annabelle
- Anabel
- Amabel
International Variants
- Anabela (Portuguese)
- Annabella (Italian)
- Annabel (Spanish)
Famous people named Annabel
Annabel Lee: A character in Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'Annabel Lee', representing eternal love.
Annabel Crabb: An Australian political journalist and author known for her insightful commentary.
Annabel Karmel: A British author and expert on children's nutrition and cooking.
Annabel Scholey: An English actress recognized for her roles in television and film.
Fictional characters named Annabel
Annabel: A character in the children's book 'Annabel's Wish', who helps a young boy.
Annabel: A character in the TV series 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager', known for her complex relationships.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Annabel was first seen in the United States in 1880. Annabel has ranked as high as #759 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Annabel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Annabel (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 17 | |
CA | 14 | |
TX | 10 | |
VA | 6 | |
NC | 6 | |
IL | 5 | |
MA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 13 |
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 10 |
1883 | 8 |
1884 | 11 |
1885 | 10 |
1886 | 15 |
1887 | 13 |
1888 | 17 |
1889 | 24 |
1890 | 19 |
1891 | 16 |
1892 | 22 |
1893 | 26 |
1894 | 16 |
1895 | 15 |
1896 | 33 |
1897 | 16 |
1898 | 30 |
1899 | 24 |
1900 | 37 |
1901 | 32 |
1902 | 22 |
1903 | 26 |
1904 | 19 |
1905 | 27 |
1906 | 16 |
1907 | 34 |
1908 | 34 |
1909 | 28 |
1910 | 45 |
1911 | 51 |
1912 | 61 |
1913 | 63 |
1914 | 87 |
1915 | 112 |
1916 | 129 |
1917 | 121 |
1918 | 129 |
1919 | 124 |
1920 | 130 |
1921 | 130 |
1922 | 118 |
1923 | 118 |
1924 | 123 |
1925 | 113 |
1926 | 113 |
1927 | 93 |
1928 | 76 |
1929 | 73 |
1930 | 62 |
1931 | 61 |
1932 | 64 |
1933 | 41 |
1934 | 42 |
1935 | 33 |
1936 | 28 |
1937 | 30 |
1938 | 29 |
1939 | 39 |
1940 | 26 |
1941 | 32 |
1942 | 22 |
1943 | 22 |
1944 | 16 |
1945 | 23 |
1946 | 25 |
1947 | 29 |
1948 | 23 |
1949 | 25 |
1950 | 30 |
1951 | 24 |
1952 | 37 |
1953 | 34 |
1954 | 20 |
1955 | 26 |
1956 | 15 |
1957 | 19 |
1958 | 25 |
1959 | 31 |
1960 | 32 |
1961 | 46 |
1962 | 34 |
1963 | 35 |
1964 | 40 |
1965 | 49 |
1966 | 35 |
1967 | 40 |
1968 | 28 |
1969 | 35 |
1970 | 28 |
1971 | 39 |
1972 | 31 |
1973 | 31 |
1974 | 37 |
1975 | 45 |
1976 | 53 |
1977 | 47 |
1978 | 50 |
1979 | 42 |
1980 | 60 |
1981 | 56 |
1982 | 43 |
1983 | 49 |
1984 | 59 |
1985 | 77 |
1986 | 67 |
1987 | 78 |
1988 | 91 |
1989 | 110 |
1990 | 122 |
1991 | 106 |
1992 | 100 |
1993 | 107 |
1994 | 113 |
1995 | 130 |
1996 | 128 |
1997 | 149 |
1998 | 182 |
1999 | 195 |
2000 | 227 |
2001 | 266 |
2002 | 285 |
2003 | 281 |
2004 | 289 |
2005 | 338 |
2006 | 318 |
2007 | 361 |
2008 | 361 |
2009 | 405 |
2010 | 467 |
2011 | 537 |
2012 | 583 |
2013 | 632 |
2014 | 716 |
2015 | 463 |
2016 | 410 |
2017 | 348 |
2018 | 279 |
2019 | 220 |
2020 | 188 |
2021 | 169 |
2022 | 135 |
2023 | 112 |
2024 | 130 |