Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Kable since 1976
Babies named Kable per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Kable is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976. It never entered the top 1,000 names, and its most popular year was 2011, after which usage has fallen steadily. Like many invented names, its appeal lies in its sound and spelling rather than a long historical tradition. The name may have been inspired by Cable, an English occupational surname, or by a creative twist on Kaleb. Kable has no strong association with any particular region or cultural group, and it remains an uncommon choice for boys.
Kable is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1976. It likely draws from the English surname Cable, which originally denoted a maker of ropes or cables, or may be a respelling of the more common Kaleb. The name emerged during a period of creative phonetic spellings and has seen sporadic use, peaking in 2011. It has no traditional cultural or linguistic roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kabe
Variants: Cable
Sibling names for Kable
Names that share Kable's style, for a brother or sister.
