Mabel
5 countries#201 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mabel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
142,693 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #201 · peaked in 1915 with 3,696 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5,361 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #60 · peaked in 2021 with 914 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,949 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #58 · peaked in 2021 with 885 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
296 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #58 · peaked in 2025 with 70 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
116 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #62 · peaked in 2025 with 32 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
42 births recorded 1905–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2016 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mabel’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1788 | — |
| 2007 | #1713 | ↑75 |
| 2008 | #1631 | ↑82 |
| 2009 | #1538 | ↑93 |
| 2010 | #1328 | ↑210 |
| 2011 | #1224 | ↑104 |
| 2012 | #1044 | ↑180 |
| 2013 | #711 | ↑333 |
| 2014 | #668 | ↑43 |
| 2015 | #578 | ↑90 |
| 2016 | #515 | ↑63 |
| 2017 | #451 | ↑64 |
| 2018 | #439 | ↑12 |
| 2019 | #440 | ↓1 |
| 2020 | #428 | ↑12 |
| 2021 | #375 | ↑53 |
| 2022 | #310 | ↑65 |
| 2023 | #278 | ↑32 |
| 2024 | #222 | ↑56 |
| 2025 | #201 | ↑21 |
Frequently asked questions about Mabel
Is Mabel a popular name?
Yes — Mabel currently ranks #201 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mabel more common for boys or girls?
Mabel is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mabel most popular?
Mabel peaked in 1915 in United States, with 3,696 recorded births that year.
Is Mabel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mabel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #22 in 1880 to #201 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mabel?
At least 148,096 babies have been recorded with the name Mabel across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Mabel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mabel appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Mabel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mabel include Peyton, Lia, Noelle, Stevie.
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