Maybelle Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAY-bell / /ˈmeɪ.bɛl/English; French
Meaning
English: 'May flower'; French: 'beautiful'
Historical & Cultural Background
Maybelle is a name that combines the month of May, often associated with spring and renewal, with the French word 'belle', meaning beautiful. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and has a vintage charm that appeals to many parents today.
Trend Summary
Maybelle has seen a resurgence in interest in recent years, reflecting a broader trend towards vintage names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mabel
International Variants
- Mabel (English)
- Mabielle (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maybelle was first seen in the United States in 1880. Maybelle has ranked as high as #665 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in South Carolina, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Maybelle has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maybelle (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 16 |
| 1881 | 16 |
| 1882 | 29 |
| 1883 | 28 |
| 1884 | 25 |
| 1885 | 31 |
| 1886 | 33 |
| 1887 | 41 |
| 1888 | 49 |
| 1889 | 36 |
| 1890 | 46 |
| 1891 | 45 |
| 1892 | 52 |
| 1893 | 65 |
| 1894 | 51 |
| 1895 | 66 |
| 1896 | 67 |
| 1897 | 56 |
| 1898 | 78 |
| 1899 | 65 |
| 1900 | 91 |
| 1901 | 73 |
| 1902 | 75 |
| 1903 | 69 |
| 1904 | 74 |
| 1905 | 84 |
| 1906 | 90 |
| 1907 | 95 |
| 1908 | 105 |
| 1909 | 87 |
| 1910 | 106 |
| 1911 | 89 |
| 1912 | 118 |
| 1913 | 156 |
| 1914 | 141 |
| 1915 | 156 |
| 1916 | 208 |
| 1917 | 203 |
| 1918 | 212 |
| 1919 | 164 |
| 1920 | 169 |
| 1921 | 164 |
| 1922 | 142 |
| 1923 | 127 |
| 1924 | 139 |
| 1925 | 122 |
| 1926 | 134 |
| 1927 | 95 |
| 1928 | 97 |
| 1929 | 100 |
| 1930 | 99 |
| 1931 | 75 |
| 1932 | 82 |
| 1933 | 70 |
| 1934 | 68 |
| 1935 | 45 |
| 1936 | 49 |
| 1937 | 36 |
| 1938 | 46 |
| 1939 | 48 |
| 1940 | 47 |
| 1941 | 43 |
| 1942 | 52 |
| 1943 | 42 |
| 1944 | 26 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 28 |
| 1948 | 27 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 32 |