Maybel
Meaninglovable · English form of Mabel
- US rank
- #4,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,210 in 1890
30 babies were named Maybel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,860 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Maybel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maybel, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maybel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaybel first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1890, when it ranked #1,210. Today it's #4,546, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMaybel has climbed 3,860 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMaybel is an English form of Mabel, which means “lovable”.
About the name Maybel
Maybel is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “lovable”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-bel”. US birth records list Maybel for girls from 1888 to 2025, in 37 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #1,210 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,546, with 30 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 | 71,429 girls |
| 1890s | 11 | 91,491 girls |
| 1900s | 7.4 | 134,771 girls |
| 1910s | 5.1 | 196,850 girls |
| 1920s | 2.6 | 381,679 girls |
| 2000s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 160,256 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 74,720 girls |
Other spellings of Maybel
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Maybel
What does the name Maybel mean?
Maybel means “lovable” in English, as a form of Mabel.
What is the origin of the name Maybel?
Maybel has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Maybel a boy or girl name?
Maybel is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maybel?
Maybel ranked #4,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#1,210).