Belle

Belle 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 254 girls in the United States.

Belle at a glance

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

About the name Belle

Belle 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, Belle first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #90 in 1880, and in 2024 254 babies received the name — 18,976 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Belle in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#90 in 1880
Peak year
1915
Babies named Belle in 2024
254
Total since 1880
18,976

Belle in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#229 in 2018
Babies named Belle in 2025
105
Total since 1996
2,957

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Belle mean?

The meaning of Belle 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 Belle a boy or girl name?

Belle is a girl name. In 2024, 254 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Belle?

Belle comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Belle?

Belle first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #90 in 1880, and 254 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].