Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Mabelle since 1880
Babies named Mabelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1893, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mabelle's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 532 |
| 1890s | 604 |
| 1900s | 441 |
| 1910s | 440 |
| 1920s | 273 |
| 1930s | 103 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Mabelle is a rare feminine name with a gentle meaning. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1880 and reached its peak popularity in 1885. As of 2025, it ranked 8,362th with a frequency of about 1 in 133,939 births, reflecting a stable if minimal presence. The name's trajectory shows no recent revival, remaining a quiet choice. Its spelling distinguishes it from the more common Mabel, with a French-leaning flourish. While no top states registered high usage, Mabelle carries a nostalgic charm from the late Victorian era.
Mabelle is a variant of Mabel, which derives from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable' or 'dear'. It was adopted into English via the Old French name Amable and became popular in the 19th century as part of the Victorian enthusiasm for medieval and romantic names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mae, Belle, Mabs, Mab
Sibling names for Mabelle
Names that share Mabelle's style, for a brother or sister.
