How Many People Are Named Mabel?
Complete statistics for the name Mabel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mabel, a very rare female name, stands out with just 1 in 16,422 Americans bearing it today. That's around 20,095 people in the US who call themselves Mabel. Interestingly, most Mabels are over 60, making it a name that evokes an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 typically represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 105All 140,355 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: 1915Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mabel Through the Generations
Mabel has been a name through the ages, peaking in popularity way back in 1915 with 3,696 births. Today, it's still going strong, though the majority of those named Mabel are over 60, with 127,012 in that age bracket alone. This gives Mabel a unique character, being both a classic and a name that's seeing a bit of a resurgence among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mabel's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Mabel
How Many People Have the Name Mabel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 176 people in the United States currently share the name Mabel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,883,235 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mabel a Common or Rare Name?
Mabel 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mabel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mabel Most Popular?
The name Mabel reached peak popularity in 1915, with 3,696 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 Mabel?
Approximately 176 people named Mabel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 176. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,883,235 Americans.
Is Mabel a rare name?
Mabel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,883,235 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mabel mean?
The meaning and origin of Mabel are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Mabel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mabel are male and 100% are female.
When was Mabel most popular?
Mabel peaked in 1915 with 3,696 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.