Annabella
Every Annabella since 1912 — 15,007 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Annabella
Annabella is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,352 in 2025 with 163 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 15,007 American babies have been named Annabella. Its peak came in 2014, when 1,280 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Annabella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Annabella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 163 | #1,352 |
| 2024 | 174 | #1,317 |
| 2023 | 198 | #1,206 |
| 2022 | 200 | #1,209 |
| 2021 | 254 | #1,006 |
| 2020 | 322 | #847 |
| 2019 | 451 | #645 |
| 2018 | 518 | #590 |
| 2017 | 673 | #466 |
| 2016 | 753 | #431 |
| 2015 | 826 | #395 |
| 2014 | 1,280 | #256 |
| 2013 | 1,172 | #273 |
| 2012 | 1,039 | #307 |
| 2011 | 967 | #327 |
| 2010 | 1,032 | #310 |
| 2009 | 674 | #460 |
| 2008 | 528 | #587 |
| 2007 | 535 | #563 |
| 2006 | 523 | #561 |
| 2005 | 403 | #689 |
| 2004 | 368 | #725 |
| 2003 | 368 | #710 |
| 2002 | 347 | #715 |
| 2001 | 225 | #966 |
| 2000 | 153 | #1,270 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,094 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,494 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,005 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,733 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,236 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,339 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,110 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,310 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,784 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,619 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Annabella
- Annabella Actor · 1907–1996
- Annabella Sciorra Actor · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Annabella in 2025?
Annabella ranked #1,352 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 163 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Annabella?
15,007 babies have been named Annabella in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Annabella most popular?
Annabella peaked in 2014, when 1,280 newborns received the name.
Is Annabella a boy or girl name?
Annabella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Annabella rising or falling?
Annabella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Annabella?
Well-known people named Annabella include Annabella (actor), Annabella Sciorra (actor).