Annabelle
A variant of Annabel, by folk etymology, "beautiful Anna".
Every Annabelle since 1880 — 67,553 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Annabelle
Annabelle is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #343 in 2025 with 891 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 67,553 American babies have been named Annabelle. Its peak came in 2014, when 4,363 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 Annabelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Annabelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 891 | #343 | — | — |
| 2024 | 897 | #348 | — | — |
| 2023 | 917 | #340 | — | — |
| 2022 | 997 | #322 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,147 | #275 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,322 | #220 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,700 | #170 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,989 | #142 | — | — |
| 2017 | 2,625 | #118 | — | — |
| 2016 | 3,001 | #104 | — | — |
| 2015 | 3,283 | #92 | — | — |
| 2014 | 4,363 | #57 | — | — |
| 2013 | 3,560 | #81 | — | — |
| 2012 | 3,058 | #99 | 5 | #12,390 |
| 2011 | 2,732 | #111 | — | — |
| 2010 | 2,640 | #117 | — | — |
| 2009 | 2,057 | #156 | 5 | #12,612 |
| 2008 | 1,813 | #188 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,731 | #196 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,667 | #207 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,405 | #239 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,067 | #300 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,063 | #292 | — | — |
| 2002 | 917 | #331 | — | — |
| 2001 | 862 | #349 | — | — |
| 2000 | 597 | #464 | — | — |
| 1995 | 194 | #970 | — | — |
| 1990 | 73 | #1,906 | — | — |
| 1985 | 53 | #2,022 | — | — |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,905 | — | — |
| 1975 | 46 | #1,936 | — | — |
| 1970 | 75 | #1,389 | — | — |
| 1965 | 65 | #1,367 | — | — |
| 1960 | 64 | #1,374 | — | — |
| 1955 | 26 | #2,110 | — | — |
| 1950 | 100 | #890 | — | — |
| 1945 | 105 | #728 | — | — |
| 1940 | 188 | #504 | — | — |
| 1935 | 248 | #415 | — | — |
| 1930 | 462 | #309 | — | — |
| 1925 | 574 | #278 | — | — |
| 1920 | 571 | #273 | — | — |
| 1915 | 427 | #284 | — | — |
| 1910 | 121 | #361 | — | — |
| 1905 | 90 | #352 | — | — |
| 1900 | 73 | #388 | — | — |
| 1895 | 42 | #438 | — | — |
| 1890 | 40 | #400 | — | — |
| 1885 | 27 | #395 | — | — |
| 1880 | 9 | #585 | — | — |
Famous people named Annabelle
- Annabelle Wallis Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annabelle mean?
A variant of Annabel, by folk etymology, "beautiful Anna".
How popular is the name Annabelle in 2025?
Annabelle ranked #343 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 891 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Annabelle?
67,553 babies have been named Annabelle in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Annabelle most popular?
Annabelle peaked in 2014, when 4,363 newborns received the name.
Is Annabelle a boy or girl name?
Annabelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Annabelle rising or falling?
Annabelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Annabelle?
Well-known people named Annabelle include Annabelle Wallis (actor).