Abel Name Popularity and Statistics
Abel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Abel?
Abel is spelled A-B-E-L. The name has 4 letters.
Abel Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#231
Recorded Births1,525
- Girls usage fell 3,820 places to #14,942 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 11 places to #231 and recorded 110 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Abel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,525 | #231 |
| 2024 | Girls | 8 | #11,122 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,635 | #220 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,658 | #220 |
| 2022 | Girls | 7 | #12,243 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,769 | #215 |
| 2021 | Girls | 12 | #8,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,956 | #195 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,131 | #181 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,469 | #158 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,682 | #146 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,714 | #145 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,045 | #137 |
| 2015 | Girls | 10 | #10,148 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,245 | #124 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,573 | #164 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,238 | #180 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,952 | #192 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
When Was Abel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Boys
3,245 recorded births
National rank #124
2016 · Boys
3,045 recorded births
National rank #137
2017 · Boys
2,714 recorded births
National rank #145
2018 · Boys
2,682 recorded births
National rank #146
Where Abel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #148 | 21 |
| NM | #148 | 13 |
| ME | #151 | 8 |
| RI | #155 | 7 |
| CA | #157 | 246 |
| OR | #158 | 26 |
| AZ | #165 | 54 |
| TX | #173 | 216 |