How Many People Are Named Maybell?
Complete statistics for the name Maybell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maybell is a very rare female name, with only 290 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,136,707 Americans. The vast majority, 98%, are over 60, giving it a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 106All 2,207 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: 1919Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maybell Through the Generations
Maybell peaked in popularity in 1919 with 73 births, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name. Today, it's stable but remains very rare, with most of the 2,207 births recorded over time now aged 106 on average. Of those, 34 are under 30, 6 are between 30 and 60, and 2,167 are over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maybell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maybell
How Many People Have the Name Maybell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 195 people in the United States currently share the name Maybell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,699,740 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maybell a Common or Rare Name?
Maybell 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 Maybell Mean?
Maybell means "creative variant of May" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maybell in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maybell Most Popular?
The name Maybell reached peak popularity in 1919, with 73 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Maybell?
Approximately 195 people named Maybell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 195. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,699,740 Americans.
Is Maybell a rare name?
Maybell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,699,740 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maybell mean?
Maybell means "creative variant of May" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Maybell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maybell are male and 100% are female.
When was Maybell most popular?
Maybell peaked in 1919 with 73 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.