Annabel

Annabel 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 130 girls in the United States.

Annabel at a glance

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

About the name Annabel

Annabel 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, Annabel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #447 in 2014, and in 2024 130 babies received the name — 14,880 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Annabel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#447 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Annabel in 2024
130
Total since 1880
14,880

Annabel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#104 in 2002
Babies named Annabel in 2025
119
Total since 1996
10,630

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Annabel mean?

The meaning of Annabel 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 Annabel a boy or girl name?

Annabel is a girl name. In 2024, 130 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Annabel?

Annabel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Annabel?

Annabel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #447 in 2014, and 130 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].