Total births
823
Girls' name · since 1891
Maebell
Maebell has 823 recorded births since 1891 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 823
- total births
- 1891–1952
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Maebell sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 823 recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Maebell recorded 823 times among girls since 1891, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 1952.
- 823 total births
- 1891–1952 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
823 girls have been named Maebell since 1891, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1952.
- 823
- total births
- 1891–1952
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Maebell was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
40 babies were named Maebell in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Maebell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maebell splits its recorded history at 1924: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1901 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maebell at a glance
Last recorded 1952Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Maebell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–1952
- Peak year (1920)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Maebell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Maebell's strongest decade.
277 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Maebell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 13
1890s
13 births
- 1900s 95
1900s
95 births
- 1910s
1910s
246 births
- 1920s
1920s
277 births
- 1930s 110
1930s
110 births
- 1940s 72
1940s
72 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 277 births (34% of all-time use).
How Maebell 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 Maebell's total volume
Maebell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maebell by state
Where Maebell concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 72 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 48 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 42 | 5.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 13 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Florida | | 7 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
South Carolina share of Maebell's total US births 8.7%
Even split
72 of 823 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maebell? ▼
823 babies have been named Maebell since 1891. It was last recorded in 1952. The peak year was 1920 with 40 births.
When was Maebell most popular? ▼
Maebell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 277 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Maebell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maebell are South Carolina (72 births), Georgia (48 births), Alabama (42 births).
How long has the name Maebell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maebell since 1891 -- 62 years through the most recent 1952 data.
What names are similar to Maebell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mae, Maeve, Maegan, Maelynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maebell's data
- Maebell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (277 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Maebells (72 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 Maebell
Nearby Names Like Maebell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maebell
Mae Girl
#529 114,835 births
Maeve Girl
#75 29,608 births
Maegan Girl
9,171 births
Maelynn Girl
#992 2,916 births
Maelyn Girl
#1190 2,490 births
Compare Maebell side by side: Maebell vs Mae Maebell vs Maeve Maebell vs Maegan
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1891–1952 (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. "Maebell: Baby Name Since 1891 - 823 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maebell. 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 Maebell 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 July 2026.