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Gable

Boy

Meaning of Gable: French: 'triangular architectural feature'

Gable is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5063rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#5063

18 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

810

First recorded 1909 · peak 2009

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 7 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 8 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 5 babies1988: 7 babies1989: 7 babies1990: 12 babies19901991: 6 babies1992: 12 babies1993: 14 babies1994: 7 babies1995: 10 babies1996: 13 babies1997: 14 babies1998: 18 babies1999: 15 babies2000: 19 babies20002001: 10 babies2002: 11 babies2003: 13 babies2004: 19 babies2005: 19 babies2006: 10 babies2007: 12 babies2008: 16 babies2009: 23 babies2010: 22 babies20102011: 7 babies2012: 20 babies2013: 14 babies2014: 9 babies2015: 18 babies2016: 12 babies2017: 12 babies2018: 13 babies2019: 12 babies2020: 6 babies20202021: 16 babies2022: 17 babies2023: 11 babies2024: 17 babies2025: 18 babies
US babies named Gable per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 23.

Gender split

99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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