Name comparison · girl names
Mabel vs. Mary
In 2025, Mary leads at #125 among U.S. girls' names, with Mabel at #201. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Mabel | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Comeback | Comeback |
| 2025 rank | #201 | #125 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,522 | 2,230 |
| All-time peak | #15 in 1891 | #1 in 1880 |
| Uniqueness score | 29 / 100 | 24 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Maine (#50) | Alabama (#6) |