Abelardo
Every Abelardo since 1914 — 4,816 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abelardo
Abelardo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,834 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 4,816 American babies have been named Abelardo. Its peak came in 2002, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Abelardo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abelardo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,834 |
| 2024 | 42 | #2,959 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2,616 |
| 2022 | 53 | #2,564 |
| 2021 | 49 | #2,623 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,212 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,170 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2,445 |
| 2017 | 75 | #1,918 |
| 2016 | 74 | #1,959 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,276 |
| 2014 | 53 | #2,402 |
| 2013 | 48 | #2,529 |
| 2012 | 50 | #2,488 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2,799 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,454 |
| 2009 | 45 | #2,702 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2,345 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1,952 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,399 |
| 2005 | 63 | #1,983 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2,209 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1,906 |
| 2002 | 99 | #1,332 |
| 2001 | 77 | #1,564 |
| 2000 | 58 | #1,830 |
| 1995 | 77 | #1,338 |
| 1990 | 60 | #1,452 |
| 1985 | 47 | #1,429 |
| 1980 | 49 | #1,342 |
| 1975 | 54 | #1,146 |
| 1970 | 53 | #1,132 |
| 1965 | 49 | #1,055 |
| 1960 | 49 | #1,115 |
| 1955 | 29 | #1,419 |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,434 |
| 1945 | 30 | #1,204 |
| 1940 | 33 | #1,156 |
| 1935 | 39 | #1,020 |
| 1930 | 29 | #1,330 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,313 |
| 1920 | 18 | #1,885 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,458 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Abelardo
- Abelardo L. Rodríguez Politician · 1889–1967
- Abelardo Olivier Athlete · 1877–1954
- Abelardo Fernández Soccer player · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abelardo in 2025?
Abelardo ranked #2,834 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abelardo?
4,816 babies have been named Abelardo in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abelardo most popular?
Abelardo peaked in 2002, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Abelardo a boy or girl name?
Abelardo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abelardo rising or falling?
Abelardo has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Abelardo?
Well-known people named Abelardo include Abelardo L. Rodríguez (politician), Abelardo Olivier (athlete), Abelardo Fernández (soccer player).