Mabel
Mabel is a vintage name of Latin origin meaning 'lovable' or 'dear one,' derived from the Latin word 'amabilis.' Popular in the late Victorian era, this sweet name has experienced a charming revival in recent years.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,636. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 196
- 2012: 241
- 2013: 393
- 2014: 427
- 2015: 529
- 2016: 605
- 2017: 703
- 2018: 727
- 2019: 712
- 2020: 718
- 2021: 831
- 2022: 1,027
- 2023: 1,131
- 2024: 1,385
- 2025: 1,522
- 2026 (projected): 1,636
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across different languages
- •Strong vintage appeal without feeling outdated
- •Works well in both casual and formal settings
- •May be associated with 'Gravity Falls' character among younger generation
Similar Names
Famous People
Mabel Normand
Silent film actress and comedienne
Mabel Mercer
Jazz and cabaret singer
Mabel Albertson
Actress known for 'Bewitched'
Mabel Pines
Character from animated series 'Gravity Falls'
Statistics
142,284
Total births since 1880
1915
Peak year
Discovery
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