How Many People Are Named Fable?

Complete statistics for the name Fable: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fable
Very Rare
Modern American coinage

Fable means 'a story or legend', making it a unique choice. Only 281 people named Fable live in the US today, and it's incredibly rare, with just 1 in 1,173,637 Americans having this name. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2024 with 41 births.

~226
Living in US
1 in 1,466,590
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A story or legend
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Imaginative Inspiring Mysterious
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

367
Worldwide Bearers
#453,982
Global Rank
🇮🇱 Israel
230
🇺🇸 United States
41
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
27
🇨🇩 DR Congo
21
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
11
🇨🇳 China
7
🇷🇺 Russia
5
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4
🇭🇹 Haiti
2
🇮🇳 India
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
22 (8%)
♀ Female
259 (92%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 8
283
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 283 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
70

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fable Through the Generations

Fable stands out as a very rare female name, with only 283 total births recorded since its inception. The majority of those named Fable are under 30 years old, indicating a modern, newer-generation name. In 2024, the name saw its peak popularity with 41 births, showing a growing trend among parents seeking unique names.

✨ Similar Names to Fable

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fable's Modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Fable

How Many People Have the Name Fable?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 226 people in the United States currently share the name Fable. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,466,590 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fable a Common or Rare Name?

Fable 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 Fable Mean?

Fable means "a story or legend" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fable in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.

When Was Fable Most Popular?

The name Fable reached peak popularity in 2024, with 41 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 Fable?

Approximately 226 people named Fable live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 226. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,466,590 Americans.

Is Fable a rare name?

Fable is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,466,590 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fable mean?

Fable means "a story or legend" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.

Is Fable more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Fable are male and 92% are female.

When was Fable most popular?

Fable peaked in 2024 with 41 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US226
All-Time Births226
1 in X1 in 1,466,590
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age8
Peak Year2024
World Rank#453,982
Male %8%
Female %92%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.