Anabelle Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAN-uh-bel / /ˈæn.ə.bɛl/Latin; French
Meaning
Latin: Loving; French: Grace
Historical & Cultural Background
Anabelle is a variant of the name Annabel, which combines the elements 'Anna' and 'Belle'. The name Anna has Hebrew origins, meaning 'grace', while Belle is French for 'beautiful'. Anabelle has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with elegance and charm.
Trend Summary
Anabelle has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Annabel
- Anabel
- Annabelle
International Variants
- Anabela (Portuguese)
- Anabelle (French)
- Annabella (Italian)
Famous people named Anabelle
Anabelle Acosta is an actress known for her role in the television series 'Quantico'.
Anabelle Phipps is a renowned artist recognized for her contemporary paintings.
Fictional characters named Anabelle
Anabelle is a character in the horror film 'Annabelle', which is part of 'The Conjuring' universe.
Anabelle is a character in the book 'The Secret of the Old Clock' by Carolyn Keene.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anabelle was first seen in the United States in 1915. Anabelle has ranked as high as #779 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Anabelle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Anabelle (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| TX | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 26 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 88 |
| 1999 | 113 |
| 2000 | 128 |
| 2001 | 166 |
| 2002 | 195 |
| 2003 | 228 |
| 2004 | 225 |
| 2005 | 283 |
| 2006 | 363 |
| 2007 | 396 |
| 2008 | 420 |
| 2009 | 543 |
| 2010 | 632 |
| 2011 | 625 |
| 2012 | 634 |
| 2013 | 664 |
| 2014 | 686 |
| 2015 | 383 |
| 2016 | 350 |
| 2017 | 271 |
| 2018 | 199 |
| 2019 | 163 |
| 2020 | 110 |
| 2021 | 101 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 61 |