Will my child share the name Arabelle with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Arabelle per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arabelle in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arabelle becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arabelle is declining: down 540 places since 2020, to #1,892 in 2025. It peaked at #1,352 in 2020.

Is Arabelle a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arabelle 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 Arabelle a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Arabelle

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Arabelle is a distinctive choice, ranked #1892 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Arabelle in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Arabelle

Arabelle has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1060 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #1352 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.

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