Belle
girl name#1013 in 2025Belle entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #90 in 1880, ranks #1013 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1013
rank today
#90
peak (1880)
247
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #107 |
| 1890s | #164 |
| 1900s | #219 |
| 1910s | #315 |
| 1920s | #592 |
| 1930s | #968 |
| 1940s | #1289 |
| 1950s | #1645 |
| 1960s | #2470 |
| 1970s | #3889 |
| 1980s | #6606 |
| 1990s | #3939 |
| 2000s | #1614 |
| 2010s | #1121 |
| 2020s | #1008 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Belle has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,900 people named Belle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Belle alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Belle in 2025?
- Belle ranks #1013 among US girl names in 2025, with 247 babies given the name.
- When was the name Belle most popular?
- Belle peaked in 1880, reaching #90 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Belle with classmates?
- Belle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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