Mabel
Mabel is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “lovable, dear.” It ranked #201 in the United States in 2025. A medieval English contraction of Amabel, derived from Latin 'amabilis' meaning lovable.
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how do you pronounce Mabel?
MAY-bel
where does the name Mabel come from?
An English female name from the Latin amabilis, lovable or dear.
Highly fashionable in the Victorian era, it fell out of use mid-20th century and is now experiencing a charming vintage revival.
how popular is this name?
Mabel has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 98 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 48. It peaked at #15 in 1891, and ranked #201 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #201 |
| 2024 | #222 |
| 2023 | #278 |
| 2022 | #310 |
| 2021 | #375 |
| 2020 | #428 |
| 2019 | #440 |
| 2018 | #439 |
| 2017 | #451 |
| 2016 | #515 |
| 1960 | #915 |
| 1950 | #547 |
| 1940 | #265 |
| 1930 | #150 |
| 1920 | #83 |
| 1910 | #45 |
| 1900 | #25 |
| 1891 | #15 |
| 1890 | #17 |
| 1880 | #22 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Mabel fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Mabel?
- Mabel (British singer)
- Mabel Pines (Gravity Falls character)
- Mabel Mercer (cabaret singer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Mabel?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Mabel?
what names go well with Mabel?
Sibling names that share Mabel's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Mabel
What does the name Mabel mean?
Mabel means “lovable, dear”.
What is the origin of the name Mabel?
Mabel comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Amabel.
How popular is the name Mabel?
Mabel ranked #201 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1891, at #15, and it has spent 98 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Mabel a boy or girl name?
Mabel is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Mabel?
Mabel is pronounced MAY-bel, with 2 syllables.
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