How Popular (or Rare) was Annabel in 2017?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#198
2017 Rank
263
2017 Births
#104
Best Rank (2002)
525
Peak Year (2010)
10,630
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,137
Rarity Factor (2017)

📊 The Annabel Story

Annabel is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #198 in 2017 with 263 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 525 births ranking #110. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 30.8%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 1,137 girls born was named Annabel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Scottish and medieval French-influenced use  |  Meaning: loving; beautiful; or grace plus beauty through combined name-family use

Annabel is a graceful, storybook-style classic with a warm, pretty sound. It is usually associated with beauty, loveliness, or affectionate qualities.

The name has long-standing use in Britain and later became even more attractive through the revival of vintage romantic girls' names. Its charm lies in sounding both polished and gentle.

Did you know?Annabel is one of the names where historical usage and popular modern interpretation both contribute to its meaning image.

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