How Many People Are Named Annabel?

Complete statistics for the name Annabel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Annabel
Very Rare
Old French

Annabel means 'noble and beautiful', a rare gem among female names, with just 1 in 28,387 Americans bearing it. That's around 11,625 people today, making it quite exclusive. The majority, 61%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~121
Living in US
1 in 2,739,250
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble and beautiful
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Charming Gracious Elegant
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, indicating that those named Annabel might excel in roles that require strategic thinking and a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,625
Worldwide Bearers
#16,879
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
552
🇨🇦 Canada
504
🇲🇽 Mexico
479
🇪🇨 Ecuador
477
🇪🇸 Spain
459
🇩🇪 Germany
456
🇧🇪 Belgium
370
🇿🇦 South Africa
362
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
268
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
11,625 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
9,046
Would be under 30 (61%)
2,037
Would be 30–60 (14%)
3,784
Would be over 60 (25%)

All 14,867 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
83
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Annabel Through the Generations

Annabel has seen its peak in recent years, with 716 births in 2014, but now it's on a steady decline. With an average age of 41, most people named Annabel are middle-aged, yet there's a significant youth presence, with 9,046 under 30. This mix suggests it's a name that's both modern and established, appealing across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,873
Texas 1,470
New York 944
Ohio 568
Pennsylvania 546
Illinois 526
Florida 465
Massachusetts 323
Michigan 304
Virginia 284

⭐ Famous People Named Annabel

Annabelle is a feminine given name of French origin, a combination of the Latin name Anna, which comes from the Hebrew word for grace, and the French word belle, meaning beauty.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Annabel's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Annabel

How Many People Have the Name Annabel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 121 people in the United States currently share the name Annabel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,739,250 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Annabel a Common or Rare Name?

Annabel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Annabel Mean?

Annabel means "noble and beautiful" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Annabel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Annabel Most Popular?

The name Annabel reached peak popularity in 2014, with 716 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Annabel?

Approximately 121 people named Annabel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 121. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,739,250 Americans.

Is Annabel a rare name?

Annabel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,739,250 Americans has this name.

What does the name Annabel mean?

Annabel means "noble and beautiful" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Annabel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Annabel are male and 100% are female.

When was Annabel most popular?

Annabel peaked in 2014 with 716 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US121
All-Time Births121
1 in X1 in 2,739,250
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year2014
World Rank#16,879
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.