Belle Girl

Popularity: #697 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationBEL / bɛl

French; Latin

Meaning

French: beautiful; Latin: war

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Belle is derived from the French word for 'beautiful.' It has been used as a given name in France since the 19th century. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries through literature and media, particularly with the character Belle from Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast.' Its usage reflects a cultural appreciation for beauty and elegance.

Trend Summary

The name Belle has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

IsabelleAnnabelleGabrielleMirabelleSeleneAmabelArabellaDahlia

Variants

  • Bella
  • Bel

International Variants

  • Bella (Italian)
  • Bela (Slavic)
  • Belle (French)

Famous people named Belle

Belle Bennett was an American actress known for her roles in silent films.

Belle Baker was an American singer and actress famous in the early 20th century.

Belle Boyd was a Confederate spy during the American Civil War.

Fictional characters named Belle

Belle is the main character in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast,' known for her love of books and adventure.

Belle is a character in 'The Beauty and the Beast' fairy tale, representing inner beauty and kindness.

Sibling Suggestions

EllaClaraLilaNoraLucyMia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Belle was first seen in the United States in 1880. Belle has ranked as high as #486 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Belle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Belle (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 34
18%
TX 23
12%
FL 14
7%
NY 14
7%
IL 12
6%
CO 9
5%
UT 9
5%
WI 8
4%
AZ 7
4%
MN 7
4%
MA 6
3%
TN 6
3%
NJ 6
3%
GA 6
3%
PA 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880238
1881219
1882264
1883262
1884286
1885255
1886270
1887272
1888317
1889265
1890304
1891240
1892265
1893284
1894249
1895283
1896238
1897212
1898257
1899180
1900291
1901208
1902212
1903200
1904205
1905205
1906191
1907196
1908187
1909201
1910193
1911211
1912279
1913273
1914353
1915407
1916334
1917314
1918285
1919252
1920235
1921219
1922187
1923177
1924162
1925140
1926116
1927120
192893
192996
193082
193162
193268
193355
193450
193547
193642
193746
193844
193942
194032
194145
194245
194351
194425
194540
194642
194746
194847
194956
195039
195150
195245
195348
195443
195530
195630
195741
195839
195933
196035
196133
196230
196328
196433
196524
196618
196716
196818
196926
197022
197116
197218
197317
197421
197515
197612
197715
197814
197921
198011
198113
198215
198318
198413
19859
19866
198712
19886
19899
199013
19918
199219
199335
199441
199535
199655
199762
199868
199956
200074
2001108
2002113
2003107
2004147
2005152
2006146
2007143
2008170
2009135
2010155
2011144
2012163
2013190
2014251
2015251
2016293
2017339
2018312
2019307
2020255
2021240
2022274
2023250
2024254