Annabelle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Annabelle is of French origin, combining the meanings of 'grace' and 'beautiful'. It evolved from names like Anna and Hannah, and has become associated with elegance and charm. The name has no biblical relevance. Its popularity increased in the 19th century and continues to be viewed positively today.

The name Annabelle is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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 declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Annabelle has been too falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too rising for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Annabelle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20994th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 289th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 428th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1232nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1661st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1597th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 228th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 136th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Annabelle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Annabelle"

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Pronunciation

/ˌæn.əˈbɛl/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

The name Annabelle is a combination of the French name 'Ann', derived from 'Hannah', meaning 'grace', and 'Belle', meaning 'beautiful'.

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Meaning

graceful and beautiful

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Language Evolution

Anna, Hannah, Annabelle

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Historical Usage

The name Annabelle gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a romantic and feminine name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Ann, Annie, Bella

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Annabelle is viewed as a charming and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty. It has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.

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Famous People

Annabelle Wallis, Annabelle Selldorf

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Annabelle"

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 "Annabelle"

"Annabelle" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 20994th of 24088 10
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 289th of 9107 8,972
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 428th of 9204 4,782
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1232nd of 12526 1,343
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1661st of 19264 931
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1597th of 27321 1,420
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 228th of 35406 22,729
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 136th of 30306 25,781

Regional Popularity of "Annabelle" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Annabelle" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
14.05%
199th/1416
17.55%
242nd/1379
17.12%
405th/2366
22.07%
252nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
19.02%
294th/1546
21.79%
339th/1556
28.01%
659th/2353
28.31%
438th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
60.84%
1355th/2227
41.65%
1012th/2430
53.00%
1512th/2853
29.95%
831st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
83.83%
2462nd/2937
46.60%
1623rd/3483
42.33%
1489th/3518
25.84%
1045th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
49.93%
1840th/3685
36.56%
1636th/4475
28.96%
1504th/5194
22.51%
1422nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
4.34%
199th/4582
4.80%
248th/5164
3.21%
235th/7313
3.40%
254th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
2.81%
112th/3984
3.16%
142nd/4487
2.13%
145th/6822
2.36%
148th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Annabelle"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Annabelle" 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.