Annabel
Annabel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Lovable or graceful.
Origin and history
Annabel is a feminine name historically derived as a Scottish variant of Amabel (from Latin, meaning lovable), later influenced by the name Anna. It has been used in English-speaking regions for centuries and remains a steady classic choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
14,974 babies in the United States have been named Annabel since 1880. It ranks #1279 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1316.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18 %)
- TX (14.1 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 127 |
| 1890-1900 | 217 |
| 1900-1910 | 275 |
| 1910-1920 | 922 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,087 |
| 1930-1940 | 429 |
| 1940-1950 | 243 |
| 1950-1960 | 261 |
| 1960-1970 | 374 |
| 1970-1980 | 403 |
| 1980-1990 | 690 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,332 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,131 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,657 |
| 2020-2029 | 826 |
Famous people named Annabel
- Annabel Croft: Tennis Player, Television Presenter
- Annabel Scholey: Actress
Nicknames
Ann, Anna, Annie, Bella, Belle
Fun facts
- Edgar Allan Poe's famous final poem, Annabel Lee, brought dramatic literary enduring fame to the name.
- It originated in Scotland during the Middle Ages as a variation of the Anglo-Norman name Amabel.