Abner
boy name#874 in 2025Abner entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #289 in 1881, ranks #874 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#874
rank today
#289
peak (1881)
274
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #340 |
| 1890s | #424 |
| 1900s | #493 |
| 1910s | #619 |
| 1920s | #809 |
| 1930s | #1007 |
| 1940s | #1206 |
| 1950s | #1501 |
| 1960s | #1439 |
| 1970s | #1774 |
| 1980s | #1499 |
| 1990s | #1403 |
| 2000s | #1185 |
| 2010s | #1060 |
| 2020s | #970 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Abner has been most popular in CA, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 6,600 people named Abner are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Abner alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Abner in 2025?
- Abner ranks #874 among US boy names in 2025, with 274 babies given the name.
- When was the name Abner most popular?
- Abner peaked in 1881, reaching #289 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Abner with classmates?
- Abner will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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