Names Starting With M
GirlLatin#358 in 2025
Mabel
Mabel is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “lovable, dear.” It ranked #358 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
MAY-bel
meaning & origin
The name Mabel means “lovable, dear.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
A medieval English contraction of Amabel, derived from Latin 'amabilis' meaning lovable. Highly fashionable in the Victorian era, it fell out of use mid-20th century and is now experiencing a charming vintage revival.
popularity over time
#4982020
#4622021
#4252022
#3902023
#3582024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #358 |
| 2023 | #390 |
| 2022 | #425 |
| 2021 | #462 |
| 2020 | #498 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Mabel
- Mabel (British singer)
- Mabel Pines (Gravity Falls character)
- Mabel Mercer (cabaret singer)
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