Sable
91% girls · 9% boys
About Sable
Sable is often associated with the Dynsaty soap opera, but it is actually a type of animal historically hunted for its fur. Sable is also used as a word for a warm, rich black color. Both associations carry hints of luxury.
Sable for boys#11749 US
Sable is also used as a word for a warm, rich black color. Both associations carry hints of luxury.
Pronounced SAY-bul.
As of October 2026, Sable ranked #2717 for girls and #11749 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #902 for girls in 1986, Nameberry popularity #973 for girls.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,876 | 28 | 16.7 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,587 | 30 | 18.3 |
| 2022 | #4,879 | 28 | 17.1 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,986 | 27 | 16.7 |
| 2025 | #2,717 | 64 | 39.8 |
World rankings
Sable for girls
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