Abiel
Every Abiel since 1971 — 1,645 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abiel
Abiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,688 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,645 American babies have been named Abiel. Its peak came in 2024, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Abiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 97 | #1,688 |
| 2024 | — | — | 119 | #1,503 |
| 2023 | — | — | 45 | #2,805 |
| 2022 | — | — | 43 | #2,920 |
| 2021 | — | — | 38 | #3,123 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,925 |
| 2019 | — | — | 55 | #2,421 |
| 2018 | — | — | 55 | #2,386 |
| 2017 | 5 | #15,926 | 67 | #2,065 |
| 2016 | — | — | 63 | #2,168 |
| 2015 | — | — | 71 | #2,019 |
| 2014 | — | — | 50 | #2,492 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16,567 | 65 | #2,066 |
| 2012 | 6 | #14,978 | 53 | #2,380 |
| 2011 | — | — | 47 | #2,590 |
| 2010 | — | — | 51 | #2,429 |
| 2009 | — | — | 50 | #2,528 |
| 2008 | 7 | #13,846 | 40 | #2,947 |
| 2007 | 5 | #17,652 | 57 | #2,281 |
| 2006 | — | — | 51 | #2,400 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #3,942 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31 | #3,159 |
| 2003 | — | — | 28 | #3,280 |
| 2002 | — | — | 30 | #3,022 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,478 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,641 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,510 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #3,971 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,151 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,498 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,798 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abiel in 2025?
Abiel ranked #1,688 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abiel?
1,645 babies have been named Abiel in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abiel most popular?
Abiel peaked in 2024, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Abiel a boy or girl name?
Abiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Abiel rising or falling?
Abiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.