Sable
Sable first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1986, when 181 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sable popular?
Vintage Sable is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1986.
| 2020s | 197 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 175 | |
| 2000s | 221 | |
| 1990s | 503 | |
| 1980s | 560 | |
| 1950s | 12 | |
| 1940s | 11 | |
| 1930s | 12 | |
| 1920s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sable mean?
A word-name from 'sable', which in heraldry denotes the colour black; derived via Old French from the dark-furred sable marten. Note: a vocabulary name, with the 'black' meaning coming from the heraldic term.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sable mean?
Sable means black. A word-name from 'sable', which in heraldry denotes the colour black; derived via Old French from the dark-furred sable marten. Note: a vocabulary name, with the 'black' meaning coming from the heraldic term.
What is the origin of the name Sable?
Sable is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Sable?
Sable is pronounced “SAY-buhl.”
Is Sable a boy or a girl name?
Sable is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Sable a popular name right now?
Sable is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1986.
How popular is the name Sable?
In 2025, Sable ranked #11749 · U.S. boys and #2717 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sable most popular?
Sable was most popular in 1986, when about 181 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Sable?
Names similar to Sable include Indigo, Blaze, Dusk, Marlowe, Navy.
What names go well with Sable?
english names that pair well with Sable include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.