Cable
boy nameCable entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #3264 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#3264
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4883 |
| 1980s | #6598 |
| 1990s | #7481 |
| 2000s | #10080 |
| 2010s | #8930 |
| 2020s | #8739 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Cable are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cable alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cable in 2025?
- Cable is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cable most popular?
- Cable peaked in 1976, reaching #3264 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cable with classmates?
- Cable will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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