Able is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5878 in 2003 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 45 births ranking #2661. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 50.0%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 164,606 boys born was named Able. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.