Gable
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,440 in 1909
18 babies were named Gable in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,397 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gable you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gable, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gable would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGable first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1909, when it ranked #1,440. Today it's #5,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGable has climbed 5,397 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Gable
Gable is a boy name of Old French origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ble”. US birth records list Gable for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 84 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #1,440 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:Old French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 31 | 32,787 boys |
| 1910s | 2.4 | 409,836 boys |
| 1920s | 4.1 | 243,902 boys |
| 1930s | 2.9 | 347,222 boys |
| 1940s | 1.7 | 584,795 boys |
| 1950s | 2.3 | 432,900 boys |
| 1960s | 1.9 | 523,560 boys |
| 1970s | 3.2 | 316,456 boys |
| 1980s | 2.6 | 377,358 boys |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 160,514 boys |
| 2000s | 7.3 | 136,426 boys |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 135,318 boys |
| 2020s | 8.2 | 122,200 boys |
More Old French boy names
- Boy name: Miguel · who is like God
- Boy name: Marshall · horse keeper
- Unisex name: Bellamy · handsome friend
- Boy name: Montgomery · Gumaric's mountain
- Unisex name: Curtis · courteous
- Boy name: Ansel · divine protection
- Boy name: Archibald · truly bold
- Boy name: Arnold · eagle power
Questions about the name Gable
What is the origin of the name Gable?
Gable has Old French roots in our records. Other Old French names include Miguel, Marshall, Bellamy.
Is Gable a boy or girl name?
Gable is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gable?
Gable ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#1,440).