Boy nameCurrently #1,496 in the USSteady
Abiel
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Abiel's meaning
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Abiel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Abiel |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 51 |
| 2007 | 62 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 119 |
Abiel through the decades
- Abiel peaked in 2024, when 119 babies were named Abiel in the US.
- The 2010s were Abiel's strongest decade, averaging 59 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Abiel has risen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Abiel currently ranks #1,496 in the US and is holding steady.