US Popularity:654
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Lovable
Mabel is a baby girl name of Latin origin. Derived from the names Amabilis and Amabel, Mabel means “lovable”—an adorable exclamation for your new baby girl. From the middle ages to modern society, Mabel has become a sweet nickname and first name for babies across Nigeria, Argentina, and the United States. Mabel is also an old-fashioned name for members of Dutch royalty, such as Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau as well as popular characters on family sitcoms. No matter where they go or what they do, baby Mabel can add a loving energy to every room.

Mabel Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mabel is currently #398 on The Bump
Girl:Mabel is currently #168 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mabel is currently #654 in U.S. births
Girl:Mabel is currently #232 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#654
in 2022
+ 115
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • WordSense, Mabel

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Mabel, October 2018

  • Behind the Name, Amabilis, July 2009

  • Behind the Name, Mabel, May 2020

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 211

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