Sable
Pronunciation: [ s-AYB-uhl ]
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Sable first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 10 babies have been named Sable in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sable is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #36,857 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,857
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sable is also used as a girl name, ranked #4941.
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About the Name Sable
Sable is a boy name .
Is Sable a boy or girl name? Sable is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,857 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,941. Sable is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sable is currently ranked #36,857 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sable include Sab, Say, Saie, and Sabkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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