Total births
606
Girls' name · since 1881
Mabell
606 babies named Mabell in U.S. Social Security records since 1881, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 606
- total births
- 1881–1981
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Mabell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 606 have been recorded since 1881.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mabell has been recorded 606 times among girls since 1881, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 1981.
- 606 total births
- 1881–1981 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
606 girls have been named Mabell since 1881, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1981.
- 606
- total births
- 1881–1981
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Mabell was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
30 babies were named Mabell in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Mabell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mabell's SSA record in two at 1912 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mabell at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Mabell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–1981
- Peak year (1916)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Mabell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Mabell's strongest decade.
190 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Mabell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 43
1880s
43 births
- 1890s
1890s
95 births
- 1900s
1900s
109 births
- 1910s
1910s
190 births
- 1920s
1920s
119 births
- 1930s 45
1930s
45 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 190 births (31% of all-time use).
How Mabell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mabell's total volume
Mabell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mabell by state
Where Mabell concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 29 | 4.8% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 27 | 4.5% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.0% |
South Carolina share of Mabell's total US births 4.8%
Even split
29 of 606 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mabell? ▼
606 babies have been named Mabell since 1881. It was last recorded in 1981. The peak year was 1916 with 30 births.
When was Mabell most popular? ▼
Mabell was most popular in the 1910s decade with 190 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Mabell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mabell are South Carolina (29 births), Georgia (27 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Mabell been used? ▼
Records for Mabell go back to 1881, giving 101 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Mabell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mabel, Mable, Mabelle, Mabry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mabell's data
- Mabell's decade-level peak was the 1910s (190 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Mabells (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mabell
Nearby Names Like Mabell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mabell
Mabel Girl
#222 142,284 births
Mable Girl
#2463 53,251 births
Mabelle Girl
#8444 2,608 births
Mabry Girl
#2860 1,315 births
Mabrey Girl
#8220 230 births
Compare Mabell side by side: Mabell vs Mabel Mabell vs Mable Mabell vs Mabelle
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mabell: Baby Name Since 1881 - 606 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mabell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mabell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.