Will my child share the name Anabelle with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Anabelle per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anabelle in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anabelle becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anabelle is declining: down 1,528 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. It peaked at #421 in 2013.

Is Anabelle a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anabelle 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 Anabelle a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Anabelle

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Anabelle is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anabelle in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Anabelle

Anabelle has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2686 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #421 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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