How Many People Are Named Able?
Complete statistics for the name Able: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Able, a very rare male name, stands out with only 958 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 344,475 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2014 with 45 births, but it's still on the rise, with a majority of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 1,096 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Able Through the Generations
Able has seen a steady presence in the United States since its inception, with a total of 1,096 births recorded throughout history. its rarity, the name has maintained a small but dedicated following. As of today, there are 958 individuals named Able living in the US, with a significant portion of them being younger, as 62% are under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Able is becoming increasingly popular among new generations, with a notable spike in 2014 when 45 babies were given this name. The average age of those named Able is 32, indicating a relatively young demographic compared to many other names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Able
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Able's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Able
How Many People Have the Name Able?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,264 people in the United States currently share the name Able. That works out to roughly 1 in every 146,400 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Able a Common or Rare Name?
Able is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Able Mean?
Able means "Derived from the word 'able', suggesting capability and skill" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Able in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Able Most Popular?
The name Able reached peak popularity in 2014, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Able?
Approximately 2,264 people named Able live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,264. That works out to roughly 1 in 146,400 Americans.
Is Able a rare name?
Able is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 146,400 Americans has this name.
What does the name Able mean?
Able means "Derived from the word 'able', suggesting capability and skill" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Able more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Able are male and 0% are female.
When was Able most popular?
Able peaked in 2014 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.