Holding steady.
Popularity of Maebell since 1891
Babies named Maebell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maebell's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 95 |
| 1910s | 246 |
| 1920s | 277 |
| 1930s | 110 |
| 1940s | 72 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maebell is a compound name that emerged in the late 19th century, combining the popular names May and Belle. Its first recorded use in U.S. Social Security data was in 1891, and it reached its peak popularity in 1912. The name was part of a trend for hyphenated or blended names ending in 'belle', which were common in the early 1900s. While never among the top names nationally, Maebell reflected the feminine and floral sensibilities of its era. Its trajectory has been stable but rare in recent decades, with little evidence of a revival. The name remains a distinctive choice for those interested in vintage, early 20th-century American names.
Maebell is a compound name formed from May (the month or the name May) and Belle, from French 'belle' meaning 'beautiful'. Such hybrid names were particularly fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the United States. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1891 and peaked in 1912.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mae, May, Bell, Belle
Sibling names for Maebell
Names that share Maebell's style, for a brother or sister.
