Mable

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Love; Darling

Background: The name Mable originates from the English name 'Mabel,' which itself is derived from the Old French 'Mable,' a diminutive of 'Amabel,' meaning 'lovable' or 'dear.' This term traces back to the Latin 'amabilis,' meaning 'worthy of love.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#557
Total births
53,393
Most popular decade
1920s (42,288 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+3,341 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.4% male 99.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1902
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,137
Peak year
1930
Peak year births
13
Peak rank
#2,178
Most recent year
1943
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#3,231

Female

First year
1880
First year births
83
First year rank
#156
Peak year
1922
Peak year births
1,620
Peak rank
#152
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
73
Recent rank
#2,456

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

Related links