Maybelle Girl

Popularity: #888 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAY-bell //ˈmeɪ.bɛl//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: 'May flower'; French: 'beautiful'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maybelle is of English origin, derived from the combination of the name May, which itself comes from the Latin 'Maius,' referring to the month of May, and the French word 'belle,' meaning 'beautiful.' The name May has roots in ancient Roman culture, where May was dedicated to the goddess Maia, associated with growth and fertility. The fusion of these elements into Maybelle likely occurred in the 19th century, as names combining floral or seasonal references with adjectives became fashionable in English-speaking countries.

Historically, the name Maybelle does not have significant references in ancient texts or notable historical figures, but it gained traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, coinciding with a broader trend of using floral and nature-inspired names for girls. The name's charm and lyrical quality contributed to its appeal during this period, aligning with the Victorian era's fascination with nature and beauty.

The use of Maybelle in literature and popular culture during the early 20th century further solidified its place in the lexicon of names. Culturally, Maybelle evokes images of spring and renewal, embodying the beauty and vibrancy associated with the month of May.

It has been used in various artistic expressions, including songs and literature, which often highlight themes of love and beauty. The name's melodic sound and positive connotations have allowed it to endure in various forms, including the diminutive 'May,' which retains a similar essence while offering a simpler alternative.

Overall, Maybelle reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in the appreciation of beauty and nature.

Famous people named Maybelle

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

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Maybelle Carter is a musician best known for being a member of the Carter Family and for songs like Wildwood Flower and Keep on the Sunny Side.

Maybelle McGlynn is a singer best known for her work in the country music genre and for her performances in various music festivals.

Fictional characters named Maybelle

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Maybelle is a fictional character from the animated television series The Amazing World of Gumball. She is a student at Elmore Junior High and is known for her cheerful personality and love of fashion.

Sibling suggestions

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

MayBelleMabelClaireRoseLily

Similar names

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

AnnabelleIsabelleGabrielleMirabelleAmabelleRosabelleEstelle

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Maybelle has ranked as high as #856 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in South Carolina, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, and California.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maybelle 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 Maybelle 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 Maybelle.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 60 60
2024 32 32
2023 51 51
2022 59 59
2021 45 45
2020 38 38
2019 37 37
2018 25 25
2017 28 28
2016 34 34
2015 35 35
2014 23 23
2013 21 21
2012 22 22
2011 10 10
2010 16 16
2009 10 10
2008 15 15
2006 12 12
2004 6 6
2003 7 7
2002 8 8
1999 9 9
1994 5 5
1985 5 5
1984 6 6
1983 5 5
1982 5 5
1976 7 7
1972 7 7
1971 5 5
1969 5 5
1967 7 7
1965 5 5
1964 11 11
1963 6 6
1962 11 11
1961 9 9
1960 10 10
1959 10 10
1958 11 11
1957 6 6
1956 14 14
1955 10 10
1954 8 8
1953 18 18
1952 17 17
1951 16 16
1950 18 18
1949 17 17
1948 27 27
1947 28 28
1946 28 28
1945 18 18
1944 26 26
1943 42 42
1942 52 52
1941 43 43
1940 47 47
1939 48 48
1938 46 46
1937 36 36
1936 49 49
1935 45 45
1934 68 68
1933 70 70
1932 82 82
1931 75 75
1930 99 99
1929 100 100
1928 97 97
1927 95 95
1926 134 134
1925 122 122
1924 139 139
1923 127 127
1922 142 142
1921 164 164
1920 169 169
1919 164 164
1918 212 212
1917 203 203
1916 208 208
1915 156 156
1914 141 141
1913 156 156
1912 118 118
1911 89 89
1910 106 106
1909 87 87
1908 105 105
1907 95 95
1906 90 90
1905 84 84
1904 74 74
1903 69 69
1902 75 75
1901 73 73
1900 91 91
1899 65 65
1898 78 78
1897 56 56
1896 67 67
1895 66 66
1894 51 51
1893 65 65
1892 52 52
1891 45 45
1890 46 46
1889 36 36
1888 49 49
1887 41 41
1886 33 33
1885 31 31
1884 25 25
1883 28 28
1882 29 29
1881 16 16
1880 16 16

Top States for Maybelle (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
TX 7
100%