Holding steady.
Popularity of Mabell since 1881
Babies named Mabell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mabell's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 43 |
| 1890s | 95 |
| 1900s | 109 |
| 1910s | 190 |
| 1920s | 119 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mabell is a rare variant spelling of the classic name Mabel. First recorded in U.S. data in 1881, it saw its highest usage in 1899, though it never broke into the top 1,000 nationally. The name has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory over the decades. While it never reached peak ranks, its association with the more familiar Mabel gives it a vintage charm. As a spelling variant, Mabell offers a slightly distinctive twist on a name that has seen renewed interest in recent years.
Mabell is a variant spelling of Mabel, which derives from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable.' Mabel was introduced to England by the Normans and was common in the Middle Ages, later revived in the 19th century. The spelling Mabell, though less common, appears in U.S. records as early as the 1880s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mabs, Belle, Mae
Sibling names for Mabell
Names that share Mabell's style, for a brother or sister.
