Annabelle
Annabelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Graceful and beautiful, or lovable.
Origin and history
Annabelle is a feminine given name with roots combining Anna (from the Hebrew word for grace) and the French word belle (beautiful), or derived as a variant of the medieval name Amabel. It gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th and 20th centuries. In the United States, it remains a classic, frequently chosen name.
Popularity in the United States
67,543 babies in the United States have been named Annabelle since 1880. It ranks #489 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #306.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.4 %)
- TX (7 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 187 |
| 1890-1900 | 414 |
| 1900-1910 | 811 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,390 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,890 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,865 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,325 |
| 1950-1960 | 587 |
| 1960-1970 | 616 |
| 1970-1980 | 561 |
| 1980-1990 | 579 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,017 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,179 |
| 2010-2019 | 28,951 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,171 |
Famous people named Annabelle
- Annabelle Wallis: Actress
- Annabelle Gurwitch: Actress, Author
Nicknames
Anna, Annie, Belle, Bella
Fun facts
- The name evokes Edgar Allan Poe's famous final poem, 'Annabel Lee,' though spelled slightly differently.
- It blends the Hebrew-derived Anna (grace) with the French word belle (beautiful), or traces back to Amabel (lovable).