Declining since 2013, #2,957 for girls today.
Popularity of Anabelle since 1915
Babies named Anabelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 109 |
| 1980s | 160 |
| 1990s | 451 |
| 2000s | 2,947 |
| 2010s | 4,607 |
| 2020s | 472 |
Meaning & origin
Anabelle, first recorded in the U.S. in 1915, is an English and Scottish name bearing the endearing meaning of 'lovable grace.' In 2025, it ranked 2,957 nationally, with a use rate of about 1 in 28,701 newborns. The name saw its peak popularity in 2014, but has been on a steady decline since 2013. It is most common in California and Florida. Anabelle is a refined alternative to the more ubiquitous Annabelle, sharing its roots in the Latin 'amabilis' and Hebrew 'Anna.' Its vintage charm has attracted parents seeking a feminine name with historical depth, though its recent trajectory suggests a return to relative rarity.
Anabelle is a spelling variant of Annabel, itself a Scottish medieval form of Amabel, derived from Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable.' It was also influenced by the Hebrew name Anna (grace). The name appears in Scottish history and literature, gaining popularity in the Anglophone world from the 19th century onward. The Anabelle spelling became more prominent in the 20th century.
Where Anabelle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Anabelle” around the world
Where Anabelle lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Anna, Belle, Annie, Bella
Sibling names for Anabelle
Names that share Anabelle's style, for a brother or sister.
