Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Abel
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2015
Peak era
2015
Peak births
3,245
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Abel
How many people are named Abel?
An estimated 60,141 living Americans are named Abel.
How rare is Abel?
Abel is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,525 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 53% from its 2015 peak.
How old is the typical Abel?
The median age of a living American named Abel is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 31 years old.
Is Abel still popular?
Somewhat. Abel has been declining since its 2015 peak and registered 1,525 births in 2025.
Where is Abel most common?
Abel has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 20.1× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20152025
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
53%
2025
1,525
All-time
66,037