Anabelle

Anabelle is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 61 girls in the United States.

Anabelle at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Anabelle

Anabelle belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Anabelle first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #460 in 2013, and in 2024 61 babies received the name — 8,863 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anabelle in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#460 in 2013
Peak year
2014
Babies named Anabelle in 2024
61
Total since 1880
8,863

Anabelle in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#421 in 2013
Babies named Anabelle in 2025
8
Total since 1996
947

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anabelle mean?

The meaning of Anabelle is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Anabelle a boy or girl name?

Anabelle is a girl name. In 2024, 61 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Anabelle?

Anabelle comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Anabelle?

Anabelle first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #460 in 2013, and 61 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].