Mabel
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Mabel is a Latin name meaning “lovable”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Mabel
Mabel is a name of Latin origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning lovable. It derives from the Latin word amabilis, which underwent linguistic shifts to form the medieval English name Amabel. This transformation occurred as the name moved from ecclesiastical contexts into broader common use during the Middle Ages. Its historical presence was notably bolstered by its inclusion in literary works and early genealogical records.
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Gender Usage of the Name Mabel
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Mabel is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Mabel
Mabel is among the Top 47 Trending Girls’ name Worldwide for 2026
Mabel is among the Top 9 Trending Girls’ name in Australia for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Mabel is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 4.8K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.0K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 6.7K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 14K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Mabel ranked #120 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #291 in 2024 — an improvement of 171 places. Mabel maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #43 in 1911. Its lowest recorded position was #3,933 in 1993. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 117 places (from #237 to #120).
Name StyleMethodology
Mabel is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 872 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,675 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Mabel
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- l — Girl Names Ending in “l”
Name AestheticMethodology
Mabel features a two-syllable rhythm with a strong initial stress that gives it a vintage, mid-century charm. It is prominently featured in media such as the show Gravity Falls, which has helped sustain its Vintage Revival appeal among modern audiences. The soft 'b' and 'l' sounds contribute to a gentle, enduring quality.
Middle Names For Mabel
Middle names used with MabelMethodology
Mabel is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Mabel Elizabeth · Mabel Marie · Mabel Ann · Mabel Louise · Mabel RoseView all 279 girl middle names.
- Total 364 middle names used with Mabel
- 16 boy middle names used with Mabel
- 64 unisex middle names used with Mabel
Middle name suggestions for MabelMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Mabel is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Mabel Moore · Mabel Mills · Mabel Marsh · Mabel Marks · Mabel Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Mabel
Sound Like Mabel Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Mable · Maybelle · Miabella · View all 15 names
Spelled Like Mabel Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Mabell · Maybel · Maebel · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Mabel Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Michelle · Carol · Nicole · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Mabel”
Dictionary Meaning of "Mabel"Methodology
A female given name from Latin
Examples
- Her name was Mabel Hortense, and the children were very proud of having a cousin who lived in the city and was named Mabel Hortense. At Damsonfield Four Corners, where they lived, all the little girls were name Mary Jane or Sarah Ann or Lucy Maria, or, at the best, Hattie and Carrie; they had scarcely even heard so fine a name as Mabel Hortense.
- The red stitching across the breast pocket read Mabel, a name Maggie had not heard since her childhood. What had become of all the Mabels? She tried to picture giving a new little baby that name.
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How to Spell Mabel in ASL
- M
- a
- b
- e
- l
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