Mabel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Mabel means 'lovable' or 'loving'.
Meaning of the Name Mabel
Mabel is of Latin origin and means 'lovable' or 'loving'. It was derived from the Latin word 'amabilis', which means 'lovable'. Mabel first appeared as a given name in the 19th century, popularized by the Victorians. It has a charming, vintage feel and has been associated with sweetness and tenderness.
Popularity of the Name Mabel
The popularity for the name Mabel peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 3,683 births, which ranked number 107 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Mabel had the most female births in 1915 with 3,683, which ranked number 62 out of 4,967 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1917 with 17, which ranked number 1,815 out of 4,602 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Mabel has increased sharply over the last ten years from 241 births to 1,019 births, an increase of 322.82%. Among females, Mabel has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 241 births to 1,019 births, an increase of 322.82%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mabel
- 20 Year Trend of Mabel: 995.70%
- 10 Year Trend of Mabel: 322.82%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Mabel: 322.82%
Popularity of Mabel by State
Among females, Mabel was most popular in Midwestern states with 360 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 77 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mabel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 142 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 660 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 372 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 445 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 77 | 455 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 144 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 147 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 609 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 554 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 131 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 240 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 201 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 181 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 181 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 294 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 428 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 242 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 134 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 194 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 84 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 222 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 129 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 350 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 214 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 119 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 717 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 423 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 52 | 213 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 214 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 175 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 351 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 462 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 445 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 552 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 127 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 336 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 146 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 146 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mabel
- Total Births of Mabel: 1177 (15.51%)
- Female Births of Mabel: 1177 (15.51%)
Given the upward trend of Mabel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 15.51% increase in total births, for a total of 1,177 births in 2024. For Females, births for Mabel have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,177 female births in 2024, an increase of 15.51%.