Mabel
Mabel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪbl̩/
Meaning and origin of Mabel
Root meaning: “lovable”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Clipping of Amabel, from Latin amābilis (“lovable”).
How popular is Mabel?
Since 1880, 142,284 girls and 409 boys in the U.S. have been named Mabel (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15 in 1891. Its highest rank for boys was #625 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #201 for girls, with 1,522 babies given the name.
Names similar to Mabel
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Sibling name ideas for Mabel
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Mabel FAQ
What does the name Mabel mean?
Mabel traces back to a root meaning "lovable". A female given name from Latin. Clipping of Amabel, from Latin amābilis (“lovable”).
What is the origin of the name Mabel?
Mabel is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Mabel?
Since 1880, 142,284 girls and 409 boys in the U.S. have been named Mabel (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15 in 1891. Its highest rank for boys was #625 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #201 for girls, with 1,522 babies given the name.
Is Mabel a boy or girl name?
Mabel is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 142,284 girls and 409 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.