Declining since 2021, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Marabelle since 1912
Babies named Marabelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2020, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marabelle's real moment was 1921.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 81 |
Meaning & origin
Marabelle is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1912. It reached its peak rank of 8,860 in 1921, when it was given to a small number of girls, reflecting the early 20th century trend for elaborate feminine names ending in -belle. Since 2021, its usage has been declining. With a current one-in-146,115 frequency, it remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that sounds both vintage and romantic without being widely used. The name did not appear on any top state lists in the peak year, indicating its scattered, nationwide usage rather than concentration in any region.
Marabelle appears to be a modern coinage from the early 20th century, formed by blending the name Mara (a variant of Mary, ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter') with the French-derived suffix -belle, meaning 'beautiful'. It follows a pattern seen in other invented names like Annabelle and Clarabelle. The name saw its peak popularity in the 1920s but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mara, Belle, Mari, Ellie
Variants: Marabel, Mirabelle, Mariabella
Sibling names for Marabelle
Names that share Marabelle's style, for a brother or sister.
