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Sable Girl

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSAY-buhl / /ˈseɪ.bəl/

English; French

Meaning

English: black; French: sable (the color black)

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sable is derived from the English word for a black fur, often associated with the sable marten. In heraldry, 'sable' denotes the color black, symbolizing constancy and grief. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used metaphorically to describe elegance and sophistication.

Trend Summary

The name Sable has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low but steady presence.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sable was first seen in the United States in 1923. Sable has ranked as high as #985 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Sable has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sable (2004)

StateBirthsShare
OH 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19235
19276
19366
19386
19416
19495
19505
19567
19847
198512
1986181
1987116
198888
1989156
199067
199174
199253
199339
199438
199535
199629
199735
199865
199968
200043
200126
200234
200317
200421
200518
200614
200718
200814
200916
201011
20115
201219
201316
201415
201516
201621
201721
201822
201928
202023
202130
202228
202325
202427