Holding steady.
Popularity of Marybell since 1899
Babies named Marybell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marybell's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 80 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 108 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marybell is a compound name formed from the classic Mary and the diminutive Bell, reflecting a turn-of-the-century trend for blending familiar names. First recorded in 1899, its peak year, the name has remained exceedingly rare, never appearing in the Social Security Administration's top 1000 rankings. In the 2020s, Marybell has seen occasional use but remains a distinctive choice, with no states recording it among their top picks. Its steady but minimal trajectory suggests it has never caught on broadly, preserving its vintage charm.
Marybell is a combination of the names Mary and Bell. Mary derives from the Hebrew name Miryam, of debated meaning, while Bell is a short form of names like Isabel or Annabel, ultimately from Latin and Hebrew roots. This compound name follows a common pattern in English-speaking countries of merging two traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Bell, Molly, Mae
Variants: Marybelle, Mary Belle, Mariabel
Sibling names for Marybell
Names that share Marybell's style, for a brother or sister.
