Originating from the British Isles, the given name Cable is of Anglo-Saxon derivation. It's a occupational surname derived from 'cable', meaning 'a rope made of twisted threads'. In the past, individuals who worked with cables were often referred to by this name. The name gained prominence during the Middle Ages and has since been used as both a first name and a last name.
The name Cable experienced varying popularity over the years, with noticeable spikes in usage during certain decades. The late 1990s and early 2000s saw a consistent number of births each year, ranging from 5 to 10 births annually. However, there was a significant increase in its usage in recent years, with 16 births recorded in 2019, the highest since the 1970s when it first started gaining traction. Overall, Cable has been given to at least one baby each year from 1972 onwards, totaling 170 births over the span of almost five decades.