Able is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #7056 in 2002 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 45 births ranking #2661. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.5%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 215,719 boys born was named Able. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.