Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Maybell since 1882
Babies named Maybell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maybell's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 86 |
| 1890s | 212 |
| 1900s | 344 |
| 1910s | 552 |
| 1920s | 470 |
| 1930s | 227 |
| 1940s | 153 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Maybell is a name that evokes turn-of-the-century charm, having first been recorded in 1882 and reaching its highest popularity in 1895. While it has not ranked among the top 1000 names in recent decades, its trajectory has been falling since 2022, suggesting it remains an extremely rare choice. The name is most likely a variant of Mabel, which comes from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable'. Despite its vintage feel, Maybell has not seen a revival, and no top states have reported significant usage.
Maybell is most likely a variant of Mabel, which derives from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable'. It may also be a combination of the name May with the suffix -bell. The name saw its peak usage in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1890s, and has since fallen out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Belle, Mae
Sibling names for Maybell
Names that share Maybell's style, for a brother or sister.
