Sable
girl name#2691 in 2025Sable entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #900 in 1986, ranks #2691 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
#2691
rank today
#900
peak (1986)
64
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4627 |
| 1930s | #3774 |
| 1940s | #4599 |
| 1950s | #5069 |
| 1980s | #3093 |
| 1990s | #2700 |
| 2000s | #6193 |
| 2010s | #7737 |
| 2020s | #4554 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sable has been most popular in FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Sable are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sable alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sable in 2025?
- Sable ranks #2691 among US girl names in 2025, with 64 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sable most popular?
- Sable peaked in 1986, reaching #900 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sable with classmates?
- Sable will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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