Mabel Hills

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Mabel Hills — Latin
121K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Mabel Hills is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Mabel is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Mabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, "lovable, dear". Amabilis of Riom (died 475) was a French male saint who logically would have assumed the name Amabilis upon entering the priesthood: his veneration may have resulted in Amabilis being used as both a male and female name, or the name's female usage may have been initiated by the female saint Amabilis of Rouen (died 634), the daughter of an Anglo-Saxon king who would have adopted the name Amabilis upon becoming a nun. The surname Hills: Adam Hills (born 1970), Australian comedian Adam Hills (politician) (1880–1941), English Labour Party politician Alex Hills (born 1974), English composer Anna Althea Hills (1882–1930), American painter Anne Hills (born 1953), American folk singer-songwriter Arnold Hills (1857–1927), English businessman, sportsman, philanthropist and promoter of vegetarianism Arthur Hills (1930–2021), American golf course designer Barry Hills (1937–2025), British thoroughbred horse trainer Ben Hills (1942–2018), Australian freelance journalist and author Beverly Hills (actress) (born 1966), British actress Bria. Mabel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 121K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Mabel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Mabel

Latin

Mabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, "lovable, dear". Amabilis of Riom (died 475) was a French male saint who logically would have assumed the name Amabilis upon entering the priesthood: his veneration may have resulted in Amabilis being used as both a male and female name, or the name's female usage may have been initiated by the female saint Amabilis of Rouen (died 634), the daughter of an Anglo-Saxon king who would have adopted the name Amabilis upon becoming a nun.

Surname: Hills

English

Adam Hills (born 1970), Australian comedian Adam Hills (politician) (1880–1941), English Labour Party politician Alex Hills (born 1974), English composer Anna Althea Hills (1882–1930), American painter Anne Hills (born 1953), American folk singer-songwriter Arnold Hills (1857–1927), English businessman, sportsman, philanthropist and promoter of vegetarianism Arthur Hills (1930–2021), American golf course designer Barry Hills (1937–2025), British thoroughbred horse trainer Ben Hills (1942–2018), Australian freelance journalist and author Beverly Hills (actress) (born 1966), British actress Bria.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Mabel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Mabel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Mabel Hills

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Mabel Hills:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Mabel?
The first name Mabel originates from Latin. Mabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, "lovable, dear". Amabilis of Riom (died 475) was a French male saint who logically would have assumed the name Amabilis upon entering the priesthood: his veneration may have resulted in Amabilis being used as both a male and female name, or the name's female usage may have been initiated by the female saint Amabilis of Rouen (died 634), the daughter of an Anglo-Saxon king who would have adopted the name Amabilis upon becoming a nun.
When was Mabel most popular?
The name Mabel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hills?
The surname Hills originates from English. Adam Hills (born 1970), Australian comedian Adam Hills (politician) (1880–1941), English Labour Party politician Alex Hills (born 1974), English composer Anna Althea Hills (1882–1930), American painter Anne Hills (born 1953), American folk singer-songwriter Arnold Hills (1857–1927), English businessman, sportsman, philanthropist and promoter of vegetarianism Arthur Hills (1930–2021), American golf course designer Barry Hills (1937–2025), British thoroughbred horse trainer Ben Hills (1942–2018), Australian freelance journalist and author Beverly Hills (actress) (born 1966), British actress Bria.
What are the origins of the name Mabel Hills?
The name Mabel Hills combines two different traditions: the first name Mabel has Latin roots, while the surname Hills originates from English.
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