Anniebell
A feminine given name of French origin, meaning "grace" or "graceful".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Anniebell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anniebell today is around 103 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anniebell births was 1921 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anniebell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Anniebell is about 103 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Anniebells were born before 1933.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anniebell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1921
14 babies that year
Average age
103
years old
1930 SSA rank
#4,064
Tracked since 1905
Popularity
Anniebell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anniebell from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anniebell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anniebell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Anniebells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Anniebell
The name Anniebell is a combination of two names, Annie and Bell. It is an English name that emerged in the 19th century, likely as a creative blend of these two popular feminine names.
Annie is a diminutive form of the name Ann, which is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor". The name Ann has been widely used since medieval times in England and other parts of Europe. Bell, on the other hand, is an English name derived from the French word "belle", meaning "beautiful".
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Anniebell can be found in the 1880 United States Census, where it appears as the name of a young girl born in Pennsylvania. This suggests that the name may have originated in the United States or been brought over by English immigrants.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Anniebell. One of the earliest was Anniebell Pitcairn (1856-1932), an American businesswoman and philanthropist who was part of the Pitcairn family known for their involvement in the glass industry.
Another prominent figure was Anniebell Quillian (1879-1967), an American educator and author from Georgia. She wrote several books on teaching methods and was a pioneer in the field of early childhood education.
In the world of literature, Anniebell Titterington (1900-1986) was an American writer and journalist who worked for various publications, including the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times.
The name Anniebell also found its way into the arts. Anniebell Whitall (1905-1995) was a celebrated American painter and sculptor known for her abstract works and association with the Modernist movement.
Lastly, Anniebell Cherton (1915-2001) was a Canadian actress and dancer who appeared in several films and theatrical productions throughout her career, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s.
While the name Anniebell may not be as common today, it has a rich history and has been borne by various accomplished women across different fields, reflecting the blend of grace, beauty, and individuality that the name represents.
People
Anniebell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anniebell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Anniebell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anniebell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anniebell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Anniebell a common name?
We classify Anniebell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anniebell most popular?
The single biggest year for Anniebell was 1921, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anniebell is about 103 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anniebell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anniebell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anniebell in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anniebell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anniebell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anniebell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Anniebell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.