Abel
boy name#231 in 2025Abel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #124 in 2015, ranks #231 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#231
rank today
#124
peak (2015)
1,525
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #604 |
| 1890s | #629 |
| 1900s | #732 |
| 1910s | #711 |
| 1920s | #687 |
| 1930s | #610 |
| 1940s | #575 |
| 1950s | #507 |
| 1960s | #478 |
| 1970s | #423 |
| 1980s | #385 |
| 1990s | #372 |
| 2000s | #350 |
| 2010s | #178 |
| 2020s | #210 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Abel has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 60,500 people named Abel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Abel alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Abel in 2025?
- Abel ranks #231 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,525 babies given the name.
- When was the name Abel most popular?
- Abel peaked in 2015, reaching #124 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Abel with classmates?
- Abel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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