Girl nameCurrently #13,685 in the USFalling
Bell
//ˈbɛl//
1 syllablePeak year: 19004 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bell's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bell's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bell |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 31 |
| 1881 | 29 |
| 1882 | 38 |
| 1883 | 33 |
| 1884 | 50 |
| 1885 | 45 |
| 1886 | 46 |
| 1887 | 44 |
| 1888 | 45 |
| 1889 | 55 |
| 1890 | 61 |
| 1891 | 55 |
| 1892 | 59 |
| 1893 | 42 |
| 1894 | 43 |
| 1895 | 46 |
| 1896 | 51 |
| 1897 | 44 |
| 1898 | 58 |
| 1899 | 52 |
| 1900 | 63 |
| 1901 | 52 |
| 1902 | 43 |
| 1903 | 48 |
| 1904 | 34 |
| 1905 | 53 |
| 1906 | 40 |
| 1907 | 38 |
| 1908 | 31 |
| 1909 | 29 |
| 1910 | 50 |
| 1911 | 43 |
| 1912 | 58 |
| 1913 | 47 |
| 1914 | 41 |
| 1915 | 60 |
| 1916 | 47 |
| 1917 | 36 |
| 1918 | 56 |
| 1919 | 54 |
| 1920 | 48 |
| 1921 | 41 |
| 1922 | 38 |
| 1923 | 31 |
| 1924 | 33 |
| 1925 | 34 |
| 1926 | 34 |
| 1927 | 27 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1929 | 25 |
| 1930 | 22 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Bell through the decades
- Bell peaked in 1900, when 63 babies were named Bell in the US.
- The 1890s were Bell's strongest decade, averaging 51 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Bell has risen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bell currently ranks #13,685 in the US and is cooling off.