How Popular (or Rare) was Annabelle in 2002?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#162
2002 Rank
271
2002 Births
#53
Best Rank (2014)
1,108
Peak Year (2014)
15,457
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 987
Rarity Factor (2002)

📊 The Annabelle Story

Annabelle is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #162 in 2002 with 271 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 1,108 births ranking #53. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20.4%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 987 girls born was named Annabelle. 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: French-influenced and English use  |  Meaning: loving; beautiful; or grace plus beauty through combined name-family use

Annabelle is a romantic classic with a graceful and affectionate tone. It is often associated with beauty and charm, whether through older roots or later interpretation.

The name has been used for centuries in varying forms and became especially popular again with the return of ornate vintage girls' names. Its appeal comes from sweetness, familiarity, and polish.

Did you know?Annabelle is one of the vintage revival names that feels almost custom-made for modern nursery style while still being historically rooted.

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