Will my child share the name Anabel with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Anabel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anabel in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anabel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anabel is declining: down 1,663 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. It peaked at #940 in 2014.

Is Anabel a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anabel is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Anabel a popular baby name in the United States?

Anabel does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Anabel

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Anabel is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anabel in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Anabel

Anabel has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 974 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #940 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Anabel is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anabel in their class.