Mable

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Pronounced MAY-bul /ˈmeɪ.bəl/High

Meaning: lovable, my beautifulMedium

In 30 seconds: Mable is a variant of Mabel meaning lovable or my beautiful. A sweet vintage name with medieval English roots and the warm grandmotherly charm of the early 20th century.

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Origin MediumLatin, Old French

Meaninglovable, my beautiful

U.S. rank (2024)#2468 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births73 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1922

Total births (all-time)≈ 53,178

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Mable is a variant of Mabel, from the Latin Amabilis meaning lovable. It may also connect to the Old French ma belle (my beautiful).

Mable is an uncommon spelling variant of Mabel, experiencing a revival as Victorian-era names return to fashion.

Did you know? In the early 20th century, Mabel was so popular that it inspired the humorous phrase Vote for Mabel — capturing this name's warm, approachable, all-American character.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name: Mable — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

MabelMabelleAmabel

Nicknames

MayBel

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Frequently Asked

What does Mable mean?

Mable means lovable, my beautiful.

How do you pronounce Mable?

Mable is pronounced MAY-bul (/ˈmeɪ.bəl/), with 2 syllables.

Is Mable a girl's name?

Yes, Mable is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Mable?

Variant of Mabel; lovable meaning via Amabilis well established.