Abijah
Every Abijah since 1977 — 421 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Abijah
Abijah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,736 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 421 American babies have been named Abijah — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2013, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Abijah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Abijah 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 | 5 | #14,961 | 7 | #9,736 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,840 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,205 | 7 | #9,773 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,148 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,100 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,080 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,458 | 15 | #5,819 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #9,686 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,143 | 12 | #6,689 |
| 2016 | — | — | 17 | #5,320 |
| 2015 | 9 | #10,876 | 10 | #7,497 |
| 2014 | — | — | 17 | #5,253 |
| 2013 | 8 | #11,982 | 18 | #4,983 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,497 | 6 | #10,791 |
| 2011 | 5 | #16,789 | 8 | #8,773 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,592 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,317 | 12 | #6,807 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,192 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,514 | 16 | #5,434 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,307 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,119 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,140 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,249 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #7,650 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,530 | 7 | #8,348 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,041 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #8,873 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,529 |
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Famous people named Abijah
- Abijah of Judah Politician · -1000–-911
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Abijah in 2025?
Abijah ranked #9,736 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Abijah?
421 babies have been named Abijah in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Abijah most popular?
Abijah peaked in 2013, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Abijah a boy or girl name?
Abijah is used for both: about 18% of babies named Abijah have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Abijah rising or falling?
Abijah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Abijah?
Well-known people named Abijah include Abijah of Judah (politician).