Belle
Belle is a distinctive choice, ranked #396 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Belle in their class.
About the Name Belle
Belle is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 59 places over five years. Its high point was #229 in 2018, and it now sits at #311. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Belle is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Belle in their class.
In the US it sits at #977 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Belle
- Annie Belle — Annie Sylvie Brilland was a French actress and social worker.
- Amy Belle — Amy Belle is a Scottish singer.
- Belle Stewart — Belle Stewart, born Isobella McGregor, was a Scottish Traveller traditional singer.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Belle
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Belle
Almost certainly the only Belle in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2022)
Rank · SSA official data
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