Mabel Girl

Popularity: #193 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAY-buhl //ˈmeɪ.bəl//

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: Latin: lovable; English: strong woman

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mabel has its roots in the Latin word "amabilis," meaning "lovable" or "worthy of love." This Latin term evolved into the Old French "Mabel," which was introduced into the English language during the medieval period. The name was likely influenced by the popularity of similar names such as Amabel, which also derives from the same Latin root.

By the 13th century, Mabel began to appear in English records, marking its entry into the vernacular as a distinct name. Historically, Mabel has been associated with various notable figures.

One significant reference is to Mabel of Chester, a 12th-century noblewoman who was the daughter of Hugh de Kevelioc, the Earl of Chester. Additionally, the name appears in literature, notably in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" from the late 14th century, where it is used in the context of courtly love.

The name also gained traction through its association with saints and religious figures, contributing to its enduring presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, Mabel has been linked to themes of affection and kindness, resonating with the original meaning of the name.

Its gentle connotation has made it a favored choice in various literary works and artistic expressions throughout the centuries. The name has also inspired diminutive forms such as Mabs, which were used affectionately in historical contexts.

Overall, Mabel's etymological roots, historical significance, and cultural associations have contributed to its lasting appeal in the English language.

Famous people named Mabel

In this section, you will find notable people named Mabel. 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 Mabel who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Mabel Normand is an actress and director best known for Mickey, The Extra Girl, and The Floorwalker.

Mabel King is an actress and singer best known for The Wiz, What’s Happening!!, and The Muppet Movie.

Mabel McKay is a Native American basket weaver and cultural leader best known for her contributions to the arts and her role in preserving Pomo traditions.

Mabel Dodge Luhan is a patron of the arts and writer best known for her influence on the American avant-garde and her relationships with notable artists and writers.

Fictional characters named Mabel

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Mabel Pines is a fictional character from the animated television series Gravity Falls. She is a cheerful and creative girl who often provides a contrasting perspective to her twin brother, Dipper.

Sibling suggestions

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

MaeMaggieMarthaMiriamMinaMolly

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mabel. 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.

MabelineMaraMinaMavis

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Mabel has ranked as high as #108 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

In the past 5 years the name Mabel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mabel 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 Mabel 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 Mabel.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,522 0 1,522
2024 1,385 0 1,385
2023 1,131 0 1,131
2022 1,027 0 1,027
2021 831 0 831
2020 718 0 718
2019 712 0 712
2018 727 0 727
2017 703 0 703
2016 605 0 605
2015 529 0 529
2014 427 0 427
2013 393 0 393
2012 241 0 241
2011 196 0 196
2010 177 0 177
2009 147 0 147
2008 139 0 139
2007 127 0 127
2006 116 0 116
2005 106 0 106
2004 90 0 90
2003 97 0 97
2002 93 0 93
2001 83 0 83
2000 75 0 75
1999 90 0 90
1998 77 0 77
1997 42 0 42
1996 58 0 58
1995 53 0 53
1994 76 0 76
1993 65 0 65
1992 80 0 80
1991 75 0 75
1990 78 0 78
1989 64 0 64
1988 105 0 105
1987 86 0 86
1986 72 0 72
1985 67 0 67
1984 75 0 75
1983 73 0 73
1982 75 0 75
1981 86 0 86
1980 76 0 76
1979 70 0 70
1978 62 0 62
1977 64 0 64
1976 76 0 76
1975 68 0 68
1974 82 0 82
1973 65 0 65
1972 68 0 68
1971 75 0 75
1970 60 0 60
1969 86 0 86
1968 71 0 71
1967 72 0 72
1966 84 0 84
1965 94 0 94
1964 124 0 124
1963 122 0 122
1962 126 0 126
1961 140 0 140
1960 134 0 134
1959 140 0 140
1958 132 0 132
1957 175 0 175
1956 181 0 181
1955 194 0 194
1954 173 0 173
1953 197 0 197
1952 216 0 216
1951 200 0 200
1950 228 0 228
1949 253 0 253
1948 311 0 311
1947 345 0 345
1946 334 0 334
1945 344 0 344
1944 387 0 387
1943 478 0 478
1942 513 0 513
1941 507 0 507
1940 553 5 548
1939 593 0 593
1938 674 0 674
1937 702 5 697
1936 743 0 743
1935 826 0 826
1934 856 6 850
1933 882 7 875
1932 1,117 6 1,111
1931 1,066 6 1,060
1930 1,378 9 1,369
1929 1,525 9 1,516
1928 1,749 7 1,742
1927 1,959 5 1,954
1926 2,084 8 2,076
1925 2,300 8 2,292
1924 2,657 5 2,652
1923 2,703 7 2,696
1922 2,900 6 2,894
1921 3,341 5 3,336
1920 3,373 9 3,364
1919 3,412 7 3,405
1918 3,645 9 3,636
1917 3,516 17 3,499
1916 3,686 6 3,680
1915 3,696 13 3,683
1914 3,143 12 3,131
1913 2,749 8 2,741
1912 2,729 15 2,714
1911 2,181 10 2,171
1910 2,133 10 2,123
1909 2,018 11 2,007
1908 2,108 12 2,096
1907 2,080 11 2,069
1906 2,064 10 2,054
1905 2,185 7 2,178
1904 2,184 12 2,172
1903 2,171 8 2,163
1902 2,292 12 2,280
1901 2,109 12 2,097
1900 2,517 8 2,509
1899 2,133 6 2,127
1898 2,338 7 2,331
1897 2,232 10 2,222
1896 2,283 0 2,283
1895 2,359 0 2,359
1894 2,227 6 2,221
1893 2,201 10 2,191
1892 2,170 0 2,170
1891 2,037 8 2,029
1890 2,066 8 2,058
1889 1,954 7 1,947
1888 1,830 0 1,830
1887 1,499 5 1,494
1886 1,428 6 1,422
1885 1,356 7 1,349
1884 1,270 0 1,270
1883 1,092 6 1,086
1882 997 0 997
1881 893 0 893
1880 808 0 808

Top States for Mabel (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
CA 110
8%
TX 94
7%
OH 73
5%
MI 68
5%
WA 60
4%
MO 53
4%
UT 52
4%
WI 49
4%
IN 48
4%
MN 47
3%
IL 45
3%
NY 44
3%
VA 41
3%
PA 41
3%
NC 40
3%
CO 36
3%
OR 32
2%
FL 32
2%
TN 32
2%
ID 26
2%
OK 24
2%
KS 22
2%
MA 22
2%
AZ 21
2%
GA 20
1%
KY 19
1%
IA 19
1%
SC 16
1%
SD 16
1%
NJ 14
1%
AL 13
1%
AR 13
1%
ME 13
1%
NH 12
1%
CT 11
1%
NE 11
1%
MD 11
1%
LA 10
1%
ND 9
1%
NM 9
1%
RI 8
1%
VT 7
1%
WV 7
1%
AK 6
0%
MT 5
0%
DE 5
0%