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Sable

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Pronounced SAY-bəl /ˈseɪ.bəl/High

Meaning: From the word sable — a small marten prized for its dark, lustrous fur; hence 'deep black' (in heraldry)Medium

In 30 seconds: Sleek and lustrous: Sable is the word-name for the dark, glossy fur (and 'deep black'). Elegant, bold, and modern.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the word sable — a small marten prized for its dark, lustrous fur; hence 'deep black' (in heraldry)
U.S. rank (2025)#2717 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births64 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,701

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619232025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sable comes from the word sable — a small marten whose dark, glossy fur was long prized, and hence 'deep black' (the heraldic tincture). A sleek, elegant, bold word-name; used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-dark-lustrous-fur at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Sable names a marten prized for its dark, lustrous fur — and means 'deep black' in heraldry; a sleek, elegant word-name.
Overall data confidence 60%
Oxford English Dictionary — sable — word origin

Variations

SabelSabele

Nicknames

Sabi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sable mean?

Sable is the word for 'a sable (a dark, lustrous fur); deep black'.

How do you pronounce Sable?

It's said SAY-bəl /ˈseɪ.bəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sable a boy or girl name?

Sable is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sable?

Sable is a rare name in the U.S.

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