Maybell
Maybell is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Lovable or lovable one.
Origin and history
Maybell is an elaboration of the classic English name Mabel, which derives from the Anglo-Norman name Amabel meaning 'lovable'. It experienced modest popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it remains a rare vintage choice with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,207 babies in the United States have been named Maybell since 1880. It ranks #3742 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2083.
States where it is most popular
- SC (44.6 %)
- GA (18.4 %)
- NC (15.3 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- AL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 86 |
| 1890-1900 | 212 |
| 1900-1910 | 344 |
| 1910-1920 | 552 |
| 1920-1930 | 470 |
| 1930-1940 | 227 |
| 1940-1950 | 153 |
| 1950-1960 | 90 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Nicknames
May, Mae, Belle
Fun facts
- Maybell developed as a phonetic variant of Mabel, influenced by the month name May and the suffix -belle.
- The name was most commonly given to American girls during the late Victorian era and early 1900s.