Gable
Gable is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Triangular wall feature of a building; roof peak.
Origin and history
Gable is an English surname-derived given name referring to the triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a ridged roof. It gained historical recognition due to Hollywood icon Clark Gable, though it remains a rare choice for boys in the United States. Recent birth data shows moderate, consistent usage as a modern occupational or architectural nature-adjacent name.
Popularity in the United States
804 babies in the United States have been named Gable since 1880. It ranks #3872 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.5 %)
- IA (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 45 |
| 1930-1940 | 30 |
| 1940-1950 | 25 |
| 1950-1960 | 47 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 52 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 146 |
| 2010-2019 | 139 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Famous people named Gable
- Gable Steveson: Olympic Athlete, Wrestler
Fun facts
- The word originally comes from Old Norse 'gabl' and Old French 'gable', describing the triangular section of a wall.
- Its adoption as a first name was largely inspired by legendary American actor Clark Gable.