Mabel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mabel is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mabel?
Mabel is spelled M-A-B-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Mabel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- “Lovable” or “dear one.”
- Origin
- Mabel is commonly associated with the Old Latin name Amabilis, which means “lovable.”
- Pronunciation
- MAY-buhl · 2 syllables
Mabel Popularity in 2025
Rank#201
Recorded Births1,522
- Girls usage rose 21 places to #201 and recorded 137 more 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 Mabel Mean?
“Lovable” or “dear one.”
Origin: Mabel is commonly associated with the Old Latin name Amabilis, which means “lovable.”
How Do You Pronounce Mabel?
PronunciationMAY-buhl
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Mabel?
- History
- The name Mabel has been used in English-speaking regions since the medieval period and appears in various historical documents.
Mabel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,522 | #201 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,385 | #222 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,131 | #278 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,027 | #310 |
| 2021 | Girls | 831 | #375 |
| 2020 | Girls | 718 | #428 |
| 2019 | Girls | 712 | #440 |
| 2018 | Girls | 727 | #439 |
| 2017 | Girls | 703 | #451 |
| 2016 | Girls | 605 | #515 |
| 2015 | Girls | 529 | #578 |
| 2014 | Girls | 427 | #668 |
| 2013 | Girls | 393 | #711 |
| 2012 | Girls | 241 | #1,044 |
| 2011 | Girls | 196 | #1,224 |
| 2010 | Girls | 177 | #1,328 |
| 2009 | Girls | 147 | #1,538 |
| 2008 | Girls | 139 | #1,631 |
| 2007 | Girls | 127 | #1,713 |
| 2006 | Girls | 116 | #1,788 |
| 2005 | Girls | 106 | #1,838 |
| 2004 | Girls | 90 | #2,030 |
| 2003 | Girls | 97 | #1,885 |
| 2002 | Girls | 93 | #1,897 |
When Was Mabel 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.
1915 · Girls
3,683 recorded births
National rank #62
1916 · Girls
3,680 recorded births
National rank #65
1918 · Girls
3,636 recorded births
National rank #74
1917 · Girls
3,499 recorded births
National rank #68
Where Mabel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #50 | 16 |
| UT | #64 | 57 |
| MN | #66 | 68 |
| OR | #67 | 42 |
| AK | #70 | 8 |
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| MT | #79 | 11 |
| NH | #82 | 14 |