Maybel
A nonstandard spelling of Mabel.
Every Maybel since 1888 — 380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maybel
Maybel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,626 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 380 American babies have been named Maybel. Its peak came in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maybel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maybel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,626 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,392 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,527 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,908 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,323 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,765 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,528 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,000 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,997 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,259 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,489 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,795 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,024 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,587 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,059 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,774 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,181 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,973 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,012 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
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| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,881 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,132 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,298 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maybel mean?
A nonstandard spelling of Mabel.
How popular is the name Maybel in 2025?
Maybel ranked #4,626 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maybel?
380 babies have been named Maybel in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maybel most popular?
Maybel peaked in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Maybel a boy or girl name?
Maybel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maybel rising or falling?
Maybel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.