Arabella
girl name#213 in 2025Arabella entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #156 in 2017, ranks #213 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#213
rank today
#156
peak (2017)
1,423
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #841 |
| 1890s | #1188 |
| 1900s | #1412 |
| 1910s | #1690 |
| 1920s | #2242 |
| 1930s | #2901 |
| 1940s | #3988 |
| 1950s | #4371 |
| 1960s | #5590 |
| 1970s | #7090 |
| 1980s | #8333 |
| 1990s | #4510 |
| 2000s | #1062 |
| 2010s | #225 |
| 2020s | #212 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Arabella has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 27,000 people named Arabella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arabella is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Arabella in 2025?
- Arabella ranks #213 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,423 babies given the name.
- When was the name Arabella most popular?
- Arabella peaked in 2017, reaching #156 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Arabella with classmates?
- Arabella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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