Mabel
Meaning: Lovable, dear — a name of beauty and strength
Origin: Latin/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Ireland: #635
Total births: 261
History: Mabel is steeped in the atmosphere of Westport, where the limestone pavements of the Burren stir the imagination. Families in County Wexford chose it as a name of both beauty and backbone. It shares the resilient spirit celebrated by Planxty.
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| Current rank (2025) | #94 |
| Babies named Mabel in 2025 | 52 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 261 |
| Peak year | 2025 (52 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #94 |
| Years in records | 1965–2025 (21 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 170 spots |
Frequently asked about Mabel
What does the name Mabel mean?
Mabel means “Lovable, dear — a name of beauty and strength” from Latin/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Mabel?
Mabel has Latin/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Lovable, dear — a name of beauty and strength”.
How popular is Mabel in Ireland?
Mabel ranked #94 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 52 babies that year.
When was Mabel most popular?
Mabel peaked in 2025 with 52 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Mabel a boy or girl name?
Mabel is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Mabels in registered births are female.
Is the name Mabel rising or falling in popularity?
Mabel has risen 170 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #264 in 2020 to #94 in 2025.
How long has Mabel been recorded in Ireland?
Mabel appears in birth records in Ireland across 21 years — from 1965 through 2025.