Annabel Girl

Popularity: #857 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AN-uh-bel /ˈæn.ə.bɛl/

Origin: Latin; French; English

Meaning: Latin: graceful; French: beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Annabel is of Latin origin, derived from the combination of the Latin words "ana" meaning "grace" and "bellus" meaning "beautiful." This etymological foundation reflects a broader tradition of names that combine elements to convey positive attributes. The name entered the English language through the Old French form "Anabelle," which was popularized in medieval times.

It is believed that the name was influenced by the medieval Latin phrase "Anna Bella," which translates to "graceful beauty." This combination of linguistic roots illustrates the transition from Latin to Old French and ultimately to English, showcasing the name's evolution through various cultural lenses. Historically, the name Annabel gained prominence in the 18th century, particularly through literary works.

One notable instance is in the poem "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1849, which contributed to the name's romantic and ethereal connotations. Additionally, the name has been associated with various historical figures, including Annabel, the daughter of King Henry II of Scotland, who lived in the 12th century.

Such connections to nobility and literature have helped to solidify the name's place in cultural history. Culturally, Annabel has often been associated with themes of beauty and grace, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has been embraced in various forms of art and literature, symbolizing idealized femininity and virtue. The diminutive form "Annie" has also emerged, further embedding the name in cultural contexts.

Overall, Annabel's enduring appeal can be attributed to its rich linguistic heritage, historical significance, and the positive attributes it conveys.

Famous people named Annabel

In this section, you will find notable people named Annabel. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Annabel who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Annabel who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Annabel Lee is a fictional character best known as the subject of Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'Annabel Lee'.

Annabel Crabb is a journalist and political commentator best known for her work on ABC and her books on Australian politics.

Fictional characters named Annabel

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Annabel Lee is a fictional character from the poem "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe. She is the beloved of the narrator, whose love for her transcends even death.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Annabel, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AmeliaIsabellaCharlotteEleanorLydiaVictoria

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Annabel. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ArabellaMirabelGabriellaAnnaliseArielleIsabelleEstelle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Annabel was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Annabel has ranked as high as #878 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)

The name Annabel is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Annabel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Annabel.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 91 91
2024 131 131
2023 112 112
2022 135 135
2021 169 169
2020 188 188
2019 220 220
2018 279 279
2017 348 348
2016 410 410
2015 463 463
2014 716 716
2013 632 632
2012 584 584
2011 538 538
2010 467 467
2009 405 405
2008 361 361
2007 361 361
2006 318 318
2005 338 338
2004 289 289
2003 281 281
2002 285 285
2001 266 266
2000 227 227
1999 195 195
1998 182 182
1997 149 149
1996 128 128
1995 130 130
1994 113 113
1993 107 107
1992 100 100
1991 106 106
1990 122 122
1989 110 110
1988 91 91
1987 78 78
1986 67 67
1985 77 77
1984 59 59
1983 49 49
1982 43 43
1981 56 56
1980 60 60
1979 42 42
1978 50 50
1977 47 47
1976 53 53
1975 45 45
1974 37 37
1973 31 31
1972 31 31
1971 39 39
1970 28 28
1969 35 35
1968 28 28
1967 40 40
1966 35 35
1965 49 49
1964 40 40
1963 35 35
1962 34 34
1961 46 46
1960 32 32
1959 31 31
1958 25 25
1957 19 19
1956 15 15
1955 26 26
1954 20 20
1953 34 34
1952 37 37
1951 24 24
1950 30 30
1949 25 25
1948 23 23
1947 29 29
1946 25 25
1945 23 23
1944 16 16
1943 22 22
1942 22 22
1941 32 32
1940 26 26
1939 39 39
1938 29 29
1937 30 30
1936 28 28
1935 33 33
1934 42 42
1933 41 41
1932 64 64
1931 61 61
1930 62 62
1929 73 73
1928 76 76
1927 93 93
1926 113 113
1925 113 113
1924 123 123
1923 118 118
1922 118 118
1921 130 130
1920 130 130
1919 124 124
1918 129 129
1917 121 121
1916 129 129
1915 112 112
1914 87 87
1913 63 63
1912 61 61
1911 51 51
1910 45 45
1909 28 28
1908 34 34
1907 34 34
1906 16 16
1905 27 27
1904 19 19
1903 26 26
1902 22 22
1901 32 32
1900 37 37
1899 24 24
1898 30 30
1897 16 16
1896 33 33
1895 15 15
1894 16 16
1893 26 26
1892 22 22
1891 16 16
1890 19 19
1889 24 24
1888 17 17
1887 13 13
1886 15 15
1885 10 10
1884 11 11
1883 8 8
1882 10 10
1881 6 6
1880 13 13

Top States for Annabel (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 17
27%
CA 14
22%
TX 10
16%
NC 6
10%
VA 6
10%
MA 5
8%
IL 5
8%