Mabel
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Lovable, dear
Origin: Latin/English
Popularity: Ranked #201 in 2025 with 1,522 babies born.
History: Mabel surged in the 2010s-2020s as a vintage name making a spectacular comeback. Gravity Falls' Mabel Pines — the optimistic, creative sweater-wearing twin — introduced the name to a new generation through Disney animation. The name means 'lovable,' and its old-fashioned charm feels fresh again. Mabel represents the great-grandmother names Americans are rediscovering with delight.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Mabel? About 1 in 2,187 babies born in 2025 were named Mabel, or roughly 4.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mabel
What does the name Mabel mean?
Mabel means “Lovable, dear” from Latin/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Mabel?
Mabel has Latin/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Lovable, dear”.
How popular is Mabel?
Mabel ranked #201 in 2025 — given to 1,522 babies that year.
When was Mabel most popular?
Mabel peaked in 1915 with 3,683 babies registered that year.
Is Mabel a boy or girl name?
Mabel is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Mabels in registered births are female.
Is the name Mabel rising or falling in popularity?
Mabel has risen 227 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #428 in 2020 to #201 in 2025.
How long has Mabel been recorded?
Mabel appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.