Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Maybelle
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1918
Peak births
212
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Maybelle
How many people are named Maybelle?
An estimated 909 living Americans are named Maybelle.
How rare is Maybelle?
Maybelle is uncommon among babies today, with 60 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 71.7% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Maybelle?
The median age of a living American named Maybelle is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 65 years old.
Is Maybelle still popular?
Yes — Maybelle is currently rising in popularity, with 60 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.5× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Maybelle most common?
Maybelle has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appears 2.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
71.7%
2025
60
All-time
6,366