Mabel

Mabel is a girl's name of English origin meaning “lovable.” In 2024 it was given to 1,380 girls in the United States.

Mabel at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“lovable”
Pronunciation
/ˈmeɪbl̩/

About the name Mabel

Mabel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “lovable” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Mabel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #15 in 1891, and in 2024 1,380 babies received the name — 140,754 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mabel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#15 in 1891
Peak year
1915
Babies named Mabel in 2024
1,380
Total since 1880
140,754

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mabel mean?

Mabel means “lovable” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Mabel a boy or girl name?

Mabel is a girl name. In 2024, 1,380 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mabel?

Mabel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mabel?

Mabel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #15 in 1891, and 1,380 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Mabel?

Mabel is pronounced /ˈmeɪbl̩/ (IPA).

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