A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Maybel since 1888
Babies named Maybel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2023, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maybel's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 24 |
| 1900s | 21 |
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 32 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 109 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Maybel is a rare spelling variant of Mabel, a name with Latin roots meaning 'lovable.' First recorded in the United States in 1888, Maybel saw its peak popularity in 1890, during the late 19th-century revival of vintage names. After a long period of disuse, it began rising again in 2003 and continues to gain modest traction, ranking 4,546 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 53,576 births. The name's trajectory reflects a broader trend of reviving 1890s-era names, though it remains uncommon compared to its parent form Mabel. As of 2025, Maybel has not been associated with any top states, indicating its scattered, low-frequency usage.
Maybel is a variant of Mabel, which derives from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable' or 'dear.' The name Mabel was common in medieval England and experienced a revival in the 19th century. Maybel, with its altered spelling, emerged as a less common variant during that revival.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Maysie
Sibling names for Maybel
Names that share Maybel's style, for a brother or sister.
