Everything about the name FABLE

Meaning, origin, history

The name Fable is of English origin and it means "short story". It is believed to have originated from the Middle French word 'fable', which itself comes from the Latin word 'fabula'. In ancient times, a fable was a short story with animals as characters that could talk and act like humans. These stories were used to teach moral lessons.

The name Fable became popular in English-speaking countries in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It is often associated with the works of Aesop, a famous Greek fabulist who lived around the 6th century BCE. His fables are still widely known today and have been translated into many languages.

In literature, Fable has also been used as a title or character name in several works, such as "Fable" by Neil Gaiman and "The Fable" by Stephen King. This further contributes to the familiarity of the name among readers.

Today, Fable is still considered an unusual but attractive choice for a girl's name. Its unique sound and meaning make it stand out from more common names, while its literary roots give it a certain sophistication. Despite not being very common, it has been used consistently throughout history, making it a name with a long and interesting history.

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Popularity of the name FABLE since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The statistics provided show the number of births registered each year in the United States with the name "Fable" from 2008 to 2023.

Starting with a modest figure of 6 births in 2008, the annual count has steadily increased over time. After remaining below 15 for several years, there was a notable jump in 2014 with 18 births, indicating that the name "Fable" began to gain more popularity during this period.

This trend continued into subsequent years, with the highest number of births recorded at 23 in 2021 and reaching an even higher peak of 27 in 2022. The latest available data for 2023 shows a further increase in popularity with 27 births registered.

Overall, between 2008 and 2023, there have been a total of 220 births registered with the name "Fable" across the United States. This steady rise in popularity suggests that more parents are choosing this name for their children over time.