Mabel
Peaked at #15 nationally in 1891, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Mabel has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Mabel — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#15
in 1891
Current rank
#222
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Mabel reached its peak popularity for girls in 1891, ranking #15 nationally with 2,029 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #669 (2014) to #222 (2024) — a 67% improvement.
As of 2024, Mabel ranks #222 nationally for girls, with 1,380 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #222 | 1,380 |
| 2023 | #278 | 1,130 |
| 2022 | #310 | 1,026 |
| 2021 | #375 | 831 |
| 2020 | #428 | 717 |
| 2019 | #440 | 712 |
| 2018 | #438 | 727 |
| 2017 | #452 | 703 |
Mabel — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#625
in 1901
Last ranked
#3763
in 1940
Years tracked
49
1883–1940
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1883, Mabel reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #625 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Mabel hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1940, when it stood at #3763.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | #3,763 | 5 |
| 1937 | #3,841 | 5 |
| 1934 | #3,536 | 6 |
| 1933 | #3,176 | 7 |
| 1932 | #3,619 | 6 |
| 1931 | #3,620 | 6 |
| 1930 | #2,923 | 9 |
| 1929 | #2,882 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mabel most popular?
Mabel was most popular in 1891, when it ranked #15 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mabel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mabel?
At least 141,163 babies have been recorded with the name Mabel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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