How Common is the First Name Abel?
We estimate that there are 60,756 people named Abel who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Abel is the 370th most common for men, and the 800th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Abel?
The average person named Abel is 20.63 years old.
Is Abel a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
1,530 people named Abel were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 231st most popular name for boys, and the 441st most popular overall.
The popularity of Abel peaked in 2015, when it was the 124th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Abel a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Abel is almost exclusively a male name. 99.7% of people named Abel are male.
Popularity of Abel in England
In 2020, Abel was the 210th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.