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Annabelle
GirlEnglish, Latin· “lovable; or Anna plus belle”
- Meaning
- lovable; or Anna plus belle
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- A-nuh-behl
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #343
- US babies 2025
- 891
- Best rank
- #57 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Annabelle
Annabelle is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “lovable; or Anna plus belle”.
Annabelle has two likely sources that have blended together. One is Amabel, a medieval name from the Latin amabilis, "lovable"; the other is the simple combination of Anna with the French belle, "beautiful." The Scottish form Annabel was in use in the Middle Ages, and Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Annabel Lee" gave the name a haunting romantic image. Annabelle feels sweet and old-world, a vintage name with a musical rhythm. It offers several nicknames, including Anna, Annie, Belle and Bella, and the spelling Annabel gives it a simpler look.
Popularity over time
Annabelle has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 102 different years. Its best national rank was #57 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 4,363 babies. In 2025, 891 babies were named Annabelle, and it ranked #343 nationally. That is 73% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #273 in 1920, #890 in 1950, #1,905 in 1980, #464 in 2000, #117 in 2010, and #343 in 2025. Of the 67,543 US girls named Annabelle since records began, 43% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 13,179 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aubree, Serenity, Kennedy, Piper, and Sadie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Annabelle ranked highest in Alaska, Maine, and Oklahoma.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #72 | 8 |
| Maine | #131 | 8 |
| Oklahoma | #187 | 21 |
| New Hampshire | #206 | 6 |
| Oregon | #224 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Annabelle is usually pronounced A-nuh-behl, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with A and ends in “-le”.
Middle names for Annabelle
A few middle names that flow with Annabelle: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Annabelle
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Annabelle mean?
Annabelle is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “lovable; or Anna plus belle”.
What is the origin of the name Annabelle?
Annabelle has English, Latin, and French roots. Annabelle has two likely sources that have blended together.
Is Annabelle a popular name?
Yes. Annabelle ranked #343 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Annabelle a boy or girl name?
Annabelle is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Annabelle?
Annabelle is usually pronounced A-nuh-behl. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings