Girl nameCurrently #4,986 in the USRising
Sable
//ˈseɪbəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19865 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sable'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.
Sable's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sable |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 181 |
| 1987 | 116 |
| 1988 | 88 |
| 1989 | 156 |
| 1990 | 67 |
| 1991 | 74 |
| 1992 | 53 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 65 |
| 1999 | 68 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 32 |
Sable through the decades
- Sable peaked in 1986, when 181 babies were named Sable in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sable has risen 72% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sable currently ranks #4,986 in the US and is on the rise.