Rising since 2008, #3,167 for girls today.
Popularity of Fable since 2008
Babies named Fable per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 |
| 2010s | 126 | 5 |
| 2020s | 179 | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Fable entered U.S. naming records in 2008, a latecomer compared to many established word names. In 2025 it ranked 3,167th nationally, given to roughly 1 in every 32,145 newborns. The name has been rising steadily since its debut, with 2025 marking its peak year so far. Its strongest popularity has been in Indiana and Texas. Fable fits a modern trend of literary and whimsical word names, offering a distinctive alternative to more common choices like Story or Lyric.
Fable derives from the English word for a short moral story, ultimately from Latin fabula 'story, tale'. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the early 2000s, reflecting a broader trend of word names drawn from literature and nature. The name remains uncommon but has seen steady growth in use.
Where Fable is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Fable
Names that share Fable's style, for a brother or sister.
