Belle
Peaked at #90 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Belle — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#90
in 1880
Current rank
#1005
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Belle was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #90), with 238 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1033 (2014) to #1005 (2024) — a 3% improvement.
As of 2024, Belle ranks #1005 nationally for girls, with 254 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,005 | 254 |
| 2023 | #1,012 | 250 |
| 2022 | #970 | 274 |
| 2021 | #1,051 | 240 |
| 2020 | #1,000 | 255 |
| 2019 | #873 | 307 |
| 2018 | #870 | 312 |
| 2017 | #806 | 339 |
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 Belle most popular?
Belle was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #90 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Belle becoming more or less popular?
Currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Belle?
At least 18,976 babies have been recorded with the name Belle in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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