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 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.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
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.
🌿 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.