Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Arabella.
National Rank (2025)
#213
All-Time Peak Rank
#156 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
27,957
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Arabella Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Arabella
According to SSA data, Arabella achieved its highest historical rank of #156 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 1,914 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 15.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 48 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Arabella scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-15.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,914Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
48Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:48
1890s:62
1900s:85
1910s:167
1920s:166
1930s:95
1940s:62
1950s:72
1960s:69
1970s:52
1980s:45
1990s:305
2000s:3,108
2010s:15,120
2020s:8,501
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-ra-be-lla
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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