Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Belle
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1915
Peak births
407
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Belle
How many people are named Belle?
An estimated 6,448 living Americans are named Belle.
How rare is Belle?
Belle is uncommon among babies today, with 247 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 39.3% from its 1915 peak.
How old is the typical Belle?
The median age of a living American named Belle is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 23 years old.
Is Belle still popular?
Yes. Belle is holding steady, with 247 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Belle most common?
Belle has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 2.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19152025
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
39.3%
2025
247
All-time
19,227