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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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Meaninglovable, my beautiful
U.S. rank (2025)#2450 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births73 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 53,251
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
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
Famous Bearers
- ★Mable John (1930-2022)American R&B and blues singer, Motown's first female solo artist
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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.