Boy nameCurrently #5,223 in the USFalling
Able
//ˈeɪbəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20144 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Able's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Able's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Able |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Able through the decades
- Able peaked in 2014, when 45 babies were named Able in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Able has risen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Able currently ranks #5,223 in the US and is cooling off.