Girl · #5,893 in 2026

Arabell

Name: Popularity of the name Arabell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Arabell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,893

Peak Rank

#1,485 (2023)

Total Babies

214

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1894

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#1485

Peak Rank

214

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Arabell

Arabell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1894, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 37 Arabells were born — ranking #3,979 that year. As of 2026, Arabell ranks #5,893 for baby girls with 20 births, with steady use. In total, more than 214 Arabells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Arabell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Arabell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Arabel
Arable
Arabella
Maribel
Drabble
Brabble
Earable
Trouble
Dribble
Treble
Tribal
Annabel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arabell

What does the name Arabell mean?

Arabell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1894. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Arabell in 2026?

In 2026, Arabell ranks #5,893 among girls' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Arabell most popular?

Arabell reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #1,485 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Arabell most popular?

Arabell has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Arabell.

Is Arabell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Arabell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Arabell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arabell include Helma, Berte, Onezia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arabell

Arabell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1894 and has accumulated 214 births in the dataset. Arabell's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #1,485. Use the chart and map above to compare Arabell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.