Sable
Girl name · English · French · Old French · Russian · Slavic
Meaningblack · English
- US rank
- #2,691
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #900 in 1986
64 babies were named Sable in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,623 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1923–2025
US births per million boys, 2023–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sable you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,126 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sable, 64 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sable would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySable first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1986, when it reached #900.
- TrendSable has climbed 2,623 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,691. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Sable means “black”. Our records link it to English, French and Old French roots.
About the name Sable
Sable is a girl name of English, French and Old French origin meaning “black”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ble”. US birth records list Sable for girls from 1923 to 2025, in 50 of those 103 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #900 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,691, with 64 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesOld French namesRussian namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.3 | 769,231 girls |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 892,857 girls |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,265,823 girls |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 girls |
| 1980s | 32 | 31,506 girls |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,971 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 83,126 girls |
| 2010s | 10 | 99,404 girls |
| 2020s | 20 | 49,302 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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Questions about the name Sable
What does the name Sable mean?
Sable means “black” in English.
What is the origin of the name Sable?
Sable has English, French, Old French, Russian, Slavic roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Sable a boy or girl name?
Sable is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Sable?
Sable ranked #2,691 for US girls in 2025, given to 64 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#900).