How Many People Are Named Arabella?

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

Arabella
Very Rare
English

Arabella means 'noble lady' and has a very rare charm, with only 1 in 12,845 Americans bearing this name. That's around 25,690 people today, making it truly unique. The majority, 96%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~25,690
Living in US
1 in 12,845
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble lady
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Elegant Refined Confident
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,166
Worldwide Bearers
#79,614
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
25,690
🇩🇪 Germany
124
🇯🇲 Jamaica
117
🇨🇦 Canada
96
🇦🇺 Australia
91
🇳🇱 Netherlands
89
🇷🇺 Russia
78
🇪🇸 Spain
78
🇵🇪 Peru
76
🇨🇺 Cuba
72

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
25,690 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
25,452
Would be under 30 (96%)
266
Would be 30–60 (1%)
794
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 26,512 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: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

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

📜 Arabella Through the Generations

Arabella has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2014 with 1,912 births. Today, most people named Arabella are young, with 25,452 under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by the younger generation. As of now, there are 266 Arabellas aged between 30 and 60, and just 794 over 60, reflecting its recent rise in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 3,140
Texas 3,066
Florida 1,596
New York 1,145
Ohio 1,120
Pennsylvania 1,049
Illinois 761
North Carolina 731
Michigan 717
Tennessee 678

⭐ Famous People Named Arabella

Arabella is a female given name, possibly of Greek, Latin, or Celtic origin.…

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✨ Similar Names to Arabella

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arabella's English roots

📄 About the Name Arabella

How Many People Have the Name Arabella?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25,690 people in the United States currently share the name Arabella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,845 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arabella a Common or Rare Name?

Arabella 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 Arabella Mean?

Arabella means "noble lady" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Arabella Most Popular?

The name Arabella reached peak popularity in 2014, with 1,912 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Arabella?

Approximately 25,690 people named Arabella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26,512. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,845 Americans.

Is Arabella a rare name?

Arabella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,845 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arabella mean?

Arabella means "noble lady" and comes from English origins.

Is Arabella more male or female?

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

When was Arabella most popular?

Arabella peaked in 2014 with 1,912 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US25,690
All-Time Births26,512
1 in X1 in 12,845
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2014
World Rank#79,614
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.