Cabel
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 34 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Cabel is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1977 to 2001, Cabel has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Cabel is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Cabel is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Caleb, derived from the Hebrew kaleb, meaning 'faithful,' 'devoted,' or possibly 'dog' (an animal symbolizing loyalty in the ancient Near East). In the Bible, Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan.
The streamlined spelling Cabel sheds the more familiar ending, giving this sturdy biblical name a slightly more distinctive written form.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Cabel is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1977 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Cabel’s rarity (34 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Cabel has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1977.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 18 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Cabel
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1999, Cabel is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Cabel are most likely born between 1989 and 2001.
How rare is Cabel?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Cabel is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1977, peaked in the 1990s with 18 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1977–2001)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | #9425 |
| 1999 | 8 | #7241 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9822 |
| 1993 | 5 | #8885 |
| 1986 | 5 | #6866 |
| 1977 | 5 | #5955 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–2001