How Many People Are Named Mabel?

141,163

people in the United States are named Mabel

1 in 2,373 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#531

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0421%

Of US population

Peak Year

1915

3,696 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: MAY-bəl
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Medieval feminine form of AMABILIS. This spelling and Amabel were common during the Middle Ages, though they became rare after the 15th century. It was revived in the 19th century after the publication of C. M. Yonge's novel 'The Heir of Redclyffe' (1854), which featured a character named Mabel (as well as one named Amabel).

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 103.2 years old

Young (<30) 11,263
8%
Adult (30–60) 2,298
1.6%
Senior (>60) 127,602
90.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Pennsylvania 6,685
New York 4,639
North Carolina 4,006
Ohio 3,918
Virginia 3,610
Illinois 3,519
California 3,283
Kentucky 3,230
Texas 2,967
Missouri 2,650

💡 Fun Facts About "Mabel"

  • 1,380 babies were named Mabel in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1915
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Pennsylvania

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