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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sable — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sabit|Sabr
English◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Sable

◈

SAY-bul · 2 syllables

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Girl
#4986
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#4986
Popularity score: 14
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#4587 in 2021
5yr
+242 ranks
Velocity
+242
Birth frequency
7.5 per 1,000,000 births
Boy
#13815
Popularity score: 4
→ Stable
Peak
#13792 in 2023
5yr
-23 ranks
Velocity
-23
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20232024

Rank #13815 · Falling since 2023

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Sable

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13815

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4986 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Sable

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #4986

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+242 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureColorModernUnisex2-syllableDark aestheticEdgyEnglish
Character
dark elegancemysterious strengthquiet sophisticationhidden depthssleek grace
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sables

athleticdeterminedperformercompetitiveconfident
STRONG
High confidence

Sable is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4986 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +242 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4986 · very rare
Sable at a Glance
Meaning:A dark color, specifically black or very dark brown. Historically refers to the heraldic color in coats of arms, derived from the fur of the sable animal.
Language root:Middle English · Old French
Peak rank:#4587 in 2021
5yr change:+242 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #4986 · Boy #13815
Notable bearers
Sable (Leroux)
WWE wrestler (real name: Ricky Lundmark)
Sable German
Retired WWE wrestler and actress
Similar Sound
CableGableFable◈AbelAble
Similar Style
Raven◈SlateIndigo◈Storm◈Shadow◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sable
Raven◈Ash◈SlateIrisEzraLunaRiver◈Nova◈
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↑ Rising
Storm◈
Germanic · #1621
↓ Fading
Shadow◈
English · #14956
↓ Fading
Evelyn
English · #8
→ Stable
Harper
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sable · Overview
Summary

Sable is an English unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4986 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Sable scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 242 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Modern character
Sable carries a cool, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Sable is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
sable.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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