Anabel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Anabel is a name of Spanish origin, meaning 'graceful and beautiful'. It has evolved from names like Ana and Anabella, reflecting traits of beauty and grace. There is no biblical background associated with it. Anabel gained popularity in the late 20th century and is currently seen as an elegant name, with notable individuals bearing it in various fields.
The name Anabel is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Anabel has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Anabel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9742nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1404th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2706th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2969th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1610th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1045th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1074th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1778th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Anabel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Anabel"
Pronunciation
/ˈænəˌbɛl/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Anabel is a combination of the names Ana and Bel. Ana is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor', while Bel is derived from the Latin 'bellus', meaning 'beautiful'.
Meaning
graceful and beautiful
Language Evolution
Ana, Anabella, Anabel
Historical Usage
Anabel gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries and among English speakers influenced by Spanish culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Annabelle, Annabel, Ana, Bella
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Anabel is perceived as a charming and elegant name, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Anabel Hernández, a Mexican journalist and author., Anabel Pantoja, a Spanish television personality.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Anabel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Anabel"
"Anabel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9742nd of 16616 | 35 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1404th of 9107 | 555 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2706th of 9204 | 198 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2969th of 12526 | 293 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1610th of 19264 | 973 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1045th of 27321 | 2,626 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1074th of 35406 | 3,568 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1778th of 30306 | 1,417 |
Regional Popularity of "Anabel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Anabel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
88.77% 1257th/1416 |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
70.37% 1710th/2430 |
51.14% 1459th/2853 |
73.41% 2037th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
66.29% 1947th/2937 |
58.89% 2051st/3483 |
33.37% 1174th/3518 |
20.94% 847th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.51% 1419th/3685 |
29.70% 1329th/4475 |
19.60% 1018th/5194 |
10.02% 633rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.82% 1458th/4582 |
22.79% 1177th/5164 |
15.86% 1160th/7313 |
10.85% 810th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.83% 1786th/3984 |
33.52% 1504th/4487 |
27.97% 1908th/6822 |
20.87% 1310th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Anabel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Anabel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.