Mabel
Mabel is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lovable or worthy of love.
Origin and history
Mabel is a classic female name derived from the Medieval Latin name Amabilis, meaning lovable. It became widespread in medieval England and experienced a major revival in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it enjoys renewed popularity in the U.S. as a vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
142,284 babies in the United States have been named Mabel since 1880. It ranks #283 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #287.
States where it is most popular
- PA (8.3 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- NC (4.9 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- VA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13,096 |
| 1890-1900 | 21,991 |
| 1900-1910 | 21,625 |
| 1910-1920 | 30,783 |
| 1920-1930 | 24,522 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,798 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,020 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,836 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,053 |
| 1970-1980 | 690 |
| 1980-1990 | 779 |
| 1990-2000 | 694 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,073 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,710 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,614 |
Famous people named Mabel
- Mabel Normand: Actress, Director
- Mabel Mercer: Singer, Performer
Nicknames
Mae, May, Mabs
Fun facts
- Mabel originated as a shortened form of the Medieval Latin name Amabilis.
- The name gained immense popularity in Victorian times following the 1856 publication of Charlotte Mary Yonge's novel The Heir of Redclyffe.