Girl
Annabel
loving, graceful, beautiful
About Annabel
Annabel represents refined beauty combined with approachable charm, a name that has enchanted parents for centuries across multiple cultures. There's something inherently graceful about its structure, the way the syllables flow together creating a musical quality that delights the ear. The name carries literary associations and historical depth, suggesting sophistication without pretension. Annabel works beautifully for a child while aging gracefully into adulthood, maintaining its elegance at every stage. It offers natural nickname possibilities while being lovely in its full form. The name suggests someone thoughtful and creative, with an appreciation for beauty and meaningful connections. Parents choosing Annabel often value tradition but aren't bound by it, seeking names with substance and staying power. It's neither too common nor too unusual, occupying that desirable middle ground where recognition meets distinction. Annabel promises a lifetime of compliments and positive associations.
Popularity of the Name Annabel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #467 | ||||
| 1881 | #743 | ||||
| 1882 | #596 | ||||
| 1883 | #698 | ||||
| 1884 | #642 | ||||
| 1885 | #697 | ||||
| 1886 | #573 | ||||
| 1887 | #637 | ||||
| 1888 | #613 | ||||
| 1889 | #516 | ||||
| 1890 | #603 | ||||
| 1891 | #669 | ||||
| 1892 | #591 | ||||
| 1893 | #547 | ||||
| 1894 | #749 | ||||
| 1895 | #818 | ||||
| 1896 | #515 | ||||
| 1897 | #790 | ||||
| 1898 | #587 | ||||
| 1899 | #630 | ||||
| 1900 | #568 | ||||
| 1901 | #538 | ||||
| 1902 | #737 | ||||
| 1903 | #657 | ||||
| 1904 | #837 | ||||
| 1905 | #684 | ||||
| 1906 | #920 | ||||
| 1907 | #637 | ||||
| 1908 | #665 | ||||
| 1909 | #761 | ||||
| 1910 | #630 | ||||
| 1911 | #594 | ||||
| 1912 | #633 | ||||
| 1913 | #651 | ||||
| 1914 | #613 | ||||
| 1915 | #622 | ||||
| 1916 | #589 | ||||
| 1917 | #621 | ||||
| 1918 | #623 | ||||
| 1919 | #631 | ||||
| 1920 | #628 | ||||
| 1921 | #649 | ||||
| 1922 | #671 | ||||
| 1923 | #683 | ||||
| 1924 | #669 | ||||
| 1925 | #694 | ||||
| 1926 | #686 | ||||
| 1927 | #739 | ||||
| 1928 | #825 | ||||
| 1929 | #828 | ||||
| 1930 | #926 | ||||
| 1931 | #877 | ||||
| 1932 | #869 | ||||
| 2000 | #940 | #127 | #241 | #379 | #798 |
| 2001 | #856 | #129 | #205 | #508 | #693 |
| 2002 | #812 | #116 | #223 | #409 | #661 |
| 2003 | #859 | #146 | #223 | #404 | #594 |
| 2004 | #850 | #148 | #351 | #691 | #613 |
| 2005 | #776 | #135 | #210 | #373 | #838 |
| 2006 | #844 | #134 | #222 | #370 | #664 |
| 2007 | #796 | #129 | #190 | #287 | #701 |
| 2008 | #799 | #129 | #187 | #262 | #568 |
| 2009 | #711 | #131 | #189 | #248 | #663 |
| 2010 | #629 | #115 | #204 | #231 | #574 |
| 2011 | #539 | #124 | #120 | #250 | #523 |
| 2012 | #519 | #114 | #183 | #193 | #501 |
| 2013 | #481 | #124 | #115 | #220 | #449 |
| 2014 | #447 | #123 | #125 | #164 | #423 |
| 2015 | #621 | #161 | #225 | #293 | #636 |
| 2016 | #701 | #159 | #163 | #248 | #699 |
| 2017 | #789 | #203 | #174 | #366 | #678 |
| 2018 | #951 | #232 | #210 | #388 | #799 |
| 1997 | #131 | #177 | #398 | ||
| 1998 | #119 | #218 | #501 | ||
| 1999 | #130 | #218 | #397 | #928 | |
| 2019 | #251 | #201 | #344 | ||
| 2020 | #289 | #296 | #333 | #968 | |
| 2021 | #288 | #284 | #746 | #998 | |
| 2022 | #327 | #392 | #556 | ||
| 2023 | #319 | #361 | #842 | ||
| 2024 | #352 | #414 | #341 | ||
| 2025 | #372 | #534 | |||
| 1963 | #311 | ||||
| 1967 | #336 | ||||
| 1968 | #287 | ||||
| 1969 | #361 | ||||
| 1970 | #252 | ||||
| 1971 | #265 | ||||
| 1972 | #312 | ||||
| 1973 | #302 | #513 | |||
| 1974 | #322 | ||||
| 1977 | #364 | ||||
| 1978 | #259 | ||||
| 1979 | #293 | #472 | |||
| 1981 | #297 | ||||
| 1982 | #344 | #528 | |||
| 1986 | #375 | ||||
| 1987 | #346 | ||||
| 1988 | #253 | #497 | |||
| 1989 | #274 | ||||
| 1990 | #347 | ||||
| 1991 | #313 | #913 | |||
| 1992 | #293 | ||||
| 1993 | #224 | ||||
| 1994 | #225 | ||||
| 1995 | #337 | ||||
| 1996 | #246 | ||||
| 1980 | #436 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Annabel
Names Similar to Annabel
Nicknames for Annabel
- Ann
- Annie
- Anna
- Bell
Famous People Named Annabel
| Annabel Croft | British former tennis player and sports presenter |
| Annabel Davis-Goff | American author and film producer |
| Annabel Goldie | Scottish Conservative Party politician |
| Annabel Langbein | New Zealand celebrity chef and author |
| Annabel Lyon | Canadian novelist and short story writer |
| Annabel Sutherland | Australian cricketer |
| Annabel Tremlett | British television producer and director |
| Annabel Tollman | British fashion stylist |
| Annabel Turpin | British theater director and executive |
| Annabel Vernon | British Olympic rower |
| Annabel Bowlen | American philanthropist and wife of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen |
| Annabel Chong | Singaporean-born American former pornographic actress |
| Annabel Clarke | Irish film director and producer |
| Annabel Ellwood | Australian former professional tennis player |
| Annabel Ferriman | British journalist and author |
| Annabel Giles | British television and radio presenter |
| Annabel Jankel | British film and television director |
| Annabel Karmel | British author and expert on baby and children's nutrition |
| Annabel Langhorne | Welsh actress |
| Annabel Leventon | British actress and singer |
Characters Named Annabel
| Annabel Lee | A character in Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem "Annabel Lee" |
| Annabel Andrews | Protagonist in the novel "Freaky Friday" by Mary Rodgers |
| Annabel Crabb | Character in the Australian TV series "The Secret Life of Us" |
| Annabel Crouch | Character in the film "Auntie Mame" - 1958 |
| Annabel Banks | Character in the film "Mary Poppins" - 1964 |
| Annabel Buchanan | Character in the film "Life as a House" - 2001 |
| Annabel Porter | Character in the novel "The Bone Season" by Samantha Shannon |
| Annabel de Silva | Character in the film "The Ghost Writer" - 2010 |
| Annabel "Annie" Camden | Character in the TV series "7th Heaven" |
| Annabel Richter | Character in the film "The Orphanage" - 2007 |
| Annabelle Higgins | Character in the film "Annabelle" - 2014 |
| Annabelle Wilson | Character in the film "The Conjuring" - 2013 |
| Annabelle Tillman | Character in the film "The Town That Dreaded Sundown" - 2014 |
| Annabel Doll | Character in the children's book series "The Doll People" by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin |
| Annabel Greening | Character in the TV series "Mansfield Park" - 2007 |
| Annabelle Creations | Character in the film "Annabelle - Creation" - 2017 |
| Annabelle Hansen | Character in the novel "Dear Evan Hansen" by Val Emmich |
| Annabelle Smith | Character in the film "The Butterfly Effect" - 2004 |
| Annabelle Attanasio | Character in the TV series "Bull" |
| Annabel Crème | Character in the film "Robot and Frank" - 2012 |