Annabelle Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Annabelle is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Annabelle?
Annabelle is spelled A-N-N-A-B-E-L-L-E. The name has 9 letters.
Annabelle at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Annabelle combines the elements Anna, meaning “grace,” and Belle, meaning “beautiful.”
- Origin
- Annabelle is commonly understood as a compound of Anna and Belle, reflecting influences from Latin and French origins respectively.
- Pronunciation
- an-uh-BEL · 3 syllables
Annabelle Popularity in 2025
Rank#343
Recorded Births891
- Girls usage rose 5 places to #343 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Annabelle Mean?
Annabelle combines the elements Anna, meaning “grace,” and Belle, meaning “beautiful.”
Origin: Annabelle is commonly understood as a compound of Anna and Belle, reflecting influences from Latin and French origins respectively.
How Do You Pronounce Annabelle?
Pronunciationan-uh-BEL
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Annabelle?
- History
- Annabelle has been used as a given name in English-speaking regions and is considered a variant of Annabel, with documented usage over several centuries.
Annabelle Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 891 | #343 |
| 2024 | Girls | 897 | #348 |
| 2023 | Girls | 917 | #340 |
| 2022 | Girls | 997 | #322 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,147 | #274 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,322 | #220 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,700 | #170 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,989 | #142 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,625 | #118 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,001 | #104 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,283 | #92 |
| 2014 | Girls | 4,363 | #57 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,560 | #81 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,058 | #99 |
| 2012 | Boys | 5 | #12,274 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,732 | #111 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,640 | #117 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,057 | #156 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,813 | #188 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,731 | #196 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,667 | #207 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,405 | #239 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,067 | #300 |
When Was Annabelle Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Girls
4,363 recorded births
National rank #57
2013 · Girls
3,560 recorded births
National rank #81
2015 · Girls
3,283 recorded births
National rank #92
2012 · Girls
3,058 recorded births
National rank #99
Where Annabelle Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #70 | 8 |
| ME | #131 | 8 |
| OK | #185 | 21 |
| NH | #205 | 6 |
| OR | #223 | 16 |
| IA | #226 | 15 |
| UT | #231 | 20 |
| AR | #231 | 13 |