Arabella
Peaked at #157 nationally in 2017, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Arabella — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#157
in 2017
Current rank
#206
in 2024
Years tracked
130
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Arabella reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #157 nationally with 1,889 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #174 (2014) to #206 (2024) — a 16% drop.
As of 2024, Arabella ranks #206 nationally for girls, with 1,476 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #206 | 1,476 |
| 2023 | #227 | 1,317 |
| 2022 | #231 | 1,313 |
| 2021 | #195 | 1,519 |
| 2020 | #202 | 1,438 |
| 2019 | #194 | 1,545 |
| 2018 | #172 | 1,705 |
| 2017 | #157 | 1,889 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Arabella most popular?
Arabella was most popular in 2017, when it ranked #157 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Arabella becoming more or less popular?
Currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Arabella?
At least 26,512 babies have been recorded with the name Arabella in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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