Rising since 2010, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Lunabelle since 2010
Babies named Lunabelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 135 |
| 2020s | 150 |
Meaning & origin
Since its first recorded appearance in U.S. data in 2010, Lunabelle has charted a steady upward trajectory, reflecting a broader fashion for moon-inspired names such as Luna and Celeste. By 2022 it reached its peak rank of 6,546 (with roughly 1 in 94,545 births), and the name continues to rise in the 2020s. Its construction is transparent: "luna" (moon) plus "belle" (beautiful), a pattern common among modern English coinages. Though still uncommon, Lunabelle appeals to parents seeking a name that feels both whimsical and elegant, drawing on celestial and romantic imagery without any single cultural or linguistic tradition.
Lunabelle is a modern coinage, blending the Latin-derived root "luna" (moon) with the popular suffix "-belle" (from French "belle", meaning beautiful). It follows the naming fashion for lyrical, compound feminine names that evoke celestial imagery. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2010 and has since risen in usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Luna, Belle, Lulu, Nellie
Variants: Lunabel
Sibling names for Lunabelle
Names that share Lunabelle's style, for a brother or sister.
