Girl
Mabel
lovable
About Mabel
There's something irresistibly charming about Mabel, a name that feels like a warm hug from a beloved grandmother mixed with hipster cool. This vintage treasure has experienced a delightful renaissance, appealing to parents who appreciate old-fashioned names with renewed relevance. Mabel carries a quirky, artistic quality that suggests creativity and individuality without trying too hard. The name's gentle consonants and vowels create a soft, approachable sound that people instantly warm to. It evokes images of someone thoughtful, kind, and perhaps a bit whimsical—qualities that endear rather than alienate. Mabel has literary credentials and historical depth, having belonged to notable figures throughout history. The name resists modern corruption or trendy misspellings, maintaining its authentic form across generations. Its two-syllable structure makes it easy to pair with middle names of varying lengths. Mabel suggests someone comfortable with themselves, unafraid of being different, and possessing quiet confidence. For parents seeking something genuinely different that feels discovered rather than invented, Mabel offers perfect vintage charm.
Popularity of the Name Mabel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #22 | ||||
| 1881 | #23 | ||||
| 1882 | #23 | ||||
| 1883 | #23 | ||||
| 1884 | #20 | ||||
| 1885 | #20 | ||||
| 1886 | #20 | ||||
| 1887 | #18 | ||||
| 1888 | #17 | ||||
| 1889 | #16 | ||||
| 1890 | #17 | ||||
| 1891 | #15 | ||||
| 1892 | #19 | ||||
| 1893 | #21 | ||||
| 1894 | #20 | ||||
| 1895 | #20 | ||||
| 1896 | #21 | ||||
| 1897 | #22 | ||||
| 1898 | #23 | ||||
| 1899 | #22 | ||||
| 1900 | #25 | #28 | |||
| 1901 | #24 | #30 | |||
| 1902 | #24 | #25 | |||
| 1903 | #25 | #27 | |||
| 1904 | #27 | #27 | |||
| 1905 | #29 | #31 | |||
| 1906 | #34 | #30 | |||
| 1907 | #36 | #34 | |||
| 1908 | #37 | #28 | |||
| 1909 | #41 | #36 | |||
| 1910 | #46 | #39 | |||
| 1911 | #43 | #36 | |||
| 1912 | #46 | #37 | |||
| 1913 | #56 | #35 | |||
| 1914 | #58 | #39 | |||
| 1915 | #62 | #45 | |||
| 1916 | #65 | #52 | |||
| 1917 | #68 | #49 | |||
| 1918 | #74 | #49 | |||
| 1919 | #78 | #55 | |||
| 1920 | #83 | #71 | |||
| 1921 | #85 | #78 | |||
| 1922 | #99 | #56 | |||
| 1923 | #102 | #73 | |||
| 1924 | #108 | #102 | |||
| 1925 | #118 | #85 | |||
| 1926 | #127 | #97 | |||
| 1927 | #133 | #103 | |||
| 1928 | #135 | #101 | |||
| 1929 | #147 | #123 | |||
| 1930 | #150 | #109 | |||
| 1931 | #174 | #109 | |||
| 1932 | #171 | #97 | |||
| 1933 | #196 | #125 | |||
| 1934 | #209 | #150 | |||
| 1935 | #208 | #109 | |||
| 1936 | #222 | #158 | |||
| 1937 | #233 | #149 | |||
| 1938 | #245 | ||||
| 1939 | #256 | ||||
| 1940 | #265 | #240 | |||
| 1941 | #285 | ||||
| 1942 | #304 | ||||
| 1943 | #319 | ||||
| 1944 | #351 | ||||
| 1945 | #379 | ||||
| 1946 | #421 | ||||
| 1947 | #443 | ||||
| 1948 | #453 | ||||
| 1949 | #513 | ||||
| 1950 | #548 | ||||
| 1951 | #607 | ||||
| 1952 | #592 | ||||
| 1953 | #635 | ||||
| 1954 | #706 | ||||
| 1955 | #672 | ||||
| 1956 | #715 | ||||
| 1957 | #754 | ||||
| 1958 | #889 | ||||
| 1959 | #875 | ||||
| 1960 | #917 | ||||
| 1961 | #915 | ||||
| 1962 | #948 | ||||
| 1963 | #961 | ||||
| 1964 | #947 | ||||
| 2013 | #711 | #271 | #624 | #759 | |
| 2014 | #669 | #248 | #807 | #567 | |
| 2015 | #578 | #233 | #352 | #514 | #572 |
| 2016 | #516 | #222 | #369 | #501 | #509 |
| 2017 | #452 | #170 | #363 | #296 | #476 |
| 2018 | #439 | #117 | #263 | #377 | #444 |
| 2019 | #440 | #103 | #185 | #304 | #475 |
| 2020 | #428 | #76 | #175 | #270 | #325 |
| 2021 | #375 | #66 | #142 | #330 | #435 |
| 2022 | #310 | #53 | #197 | #199 | #404 |
| 2023 | #278 | #44 | #148 | #206 | #263 |
| 2024 | #222 | #40 | #95 | #151 | #217 |
| 2025 | #201 | #18 | #67 | #95 | #222 |
| 2002 | #690 | #578 | |||
| 2003 | #684 | ||||
| 2004 | #663 | ||||
| 2005 | #717 | ||||
| 2006 | #468 | #706 | |||
| 2007 | #555 | #592 | |||
| 2008 | #405 | ||||
| 2009 | #499 | #827 | |||
| 2010 | #398 | #847 | |||
| 2011 | #380 | ||||
| 2012 | #338 | #640 | #943 | ||
| 1984 | #345 | ||||
| 1965 | #423 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Mabel
Names Similar to Mabel
Nicknames for Mabel
- Mae
- Mabs
- Mabby
- Belle
Famous People Named Mabel
| Mabel Normand | American actress and comedienne |
| Mabel Mercer | American cabaret singer |
| Mabel King | American actress and singer |
| Mabel Fairbanks | African-American figure skater and coach |
| Mabel Dodge Luhan | American patron of the arts and writer |
| Mabel Stark | American tiger trainer and circus performer |
| Mabel Lee | Chinese-American scholar and educator |
Characters Named Mabel
| Mabel Crawley | From the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Mabel "Madea" Earlene Simmons | From the play "Madea's Family Reunion" |
| Mabel McVey | Mabel - From the TV series "Home and Away" |
| Mabel Longhetti | From the film "A Woman Under the Influence" |
| Mabel Rosenheck | From the film "Gilbert Grape" |
| Mabel Chumley | From the TV series "Broad City" |
| Mabel Simmons | Madea - From the film "Madea Goes to Jail" |
| Mabel Todd | From the film "To Write Love on Her Arms" |
| Mabel Chiltern | From the film "An Ideal Husband" |
| Mabel Harper | From the TV series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" |
| Mabel Osborne | From the film "King of New York" |
| Mabel Loomis Todd | From the film "A Quiet Passion" |
| Mabel "Madea" Simmons | From the film "Madea's Witness Protection" |
| Mabel Pines | From the film "Gravity Falls - Weirdmageddon" |