Mabelle
Mabelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
My beautiful one, or lovable.
Origin and history
Mabelle is a classic feminine name derived from French roots meaning 'my beautiful one' or as a variant of Mabel, which stems from the Latin Amabilis. It saw moderate use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and remains a rare, vintage choice today. Its melodic sound gives it a timeless, romantic feel.
Popularity in the United States
2,608 babies in the United States have been named Mabelle since 1880. It ranks #3459 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2044.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37.7 %)
- OH (21.7 %)
- PA (15.9 %)
- KS (8.7 %)
- MI (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 532 |
| 1890-1900 | 604 |
| 1900-1910 | 441 |
| 1910-1920 | 440 |
| 1920-1930 | 273 |
| 1930-1940 | 103 |
| 1940-1950 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 25 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Famous people named Mabelle
- Mabelle Biggart: Writer, Elocutionist
Nicknames
Belle, Mab, Maby
Fun facts
- The name functions both as a French phrase meaning 'my beautiful' (ma belle) and as an elaborated spelling of the medieval name Mabel.
- Mabelle experienced its highest relative popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.