Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Abel.
National Rank (2025)
#231
All-Time Peak Rank
#124 (2015)
Total U.S. Births
66,037
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Abel Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Abel
According to SSA data, Abel achieved its highest historical rank of #124 in 2015. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 3,245 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 53.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Abel scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-53.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,245Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:107
1890s:118
1900s:121
1910s:559
1920s:881
1930s:939
1940s:1,225
1950s:2,088
1960s:2,665
1970s:3,528
1980s:4,730
1990s:6,484
2000s:8,364
2010s:23,554
2020s:10,674
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAb-el
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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