Belle
How to say it: BEL · /ˈbɛl/
From French meaning 'beautiful'; also used as a short form of Isabella or Annabelle.
Belle was the 890th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 247 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #965 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #890 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 247 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,422 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #965 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established, Belle reached its height in the 1880s. It now stands far below that height and looks likely to drift lower in the next few years.
What goes with it
Gentle and crisp in a short beat, Belle carries a literary glow. Rose shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Belle is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #396. Ireland: #329.
Famous people named Belle
- Belle Delphine (born 1999)English Internet celebrity, pornographic actress, and model
- Belle Knox (born 1995)American pornographic actress
- Belle Boyd (1844–1900)American Confederate spy
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Belle is the heroine of Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Keep exploring
About as popular as Belle
In the same lists
Find names you'll both love, starting with Belle
The one-minute style quiz.