Holding steady.
Popularity of Anabelen since 1990
Babies named Anabelen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anabelen's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Anabelen is a compound Spanish name blending Ana (grace) and Belen (Bethlehem), first recorded in the United States in 1990. Its usage peaked in 2019, indicating modest but sustained interest. The name has remained stable in recent years, without notable geographic concentration. As a modern coinage, it reflects the trend of combining traditional names to create distinctive, melodic options.
Anabelen is a modern Spanish compound name blending Ana (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace') and Belen (Spanish form of Bethlehem, referring to the biblical birthplace of Jesus). It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities, reflecting a trend of combining traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Ani, Belen
Variants: Ana Belen, Anabel
Sibling names for Anabelen
Names that share Anabelen's style, for a brother or sister.
