Boys name · California
Abel in California
Abel was the 157th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 246 babies named Abel that year. Since 1917, California families have named 14,588 babies Abel.
Popularity over time
Abel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 366th |
| 1934 | 7 | 391st |
| 1949 | 26 | 334th |
| 1964 | 86 | 267th |
| 1980 | 159 | 196th |
| 1995 | 273 | 187th |
| 2010 | 291 | 179th |
| 2025 | 246 | 157th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 366th in 1917 to 157th in 2025.
The most babies named Abel in California in a single year was 491, in 2015. Its best showing was 108th among boys names in 2015.
Across the country, Abel reached its best rank of 27th in Maine (2015). See Abel in every state →
How popular is Abel in California?
Abel was the 157th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 246 babies named Abel that year. Since 1917, California families have named 14,588 babies Abel.
How many babies are named Abel in California?
In 2025, 246 babies were named Abel in California. The most babies named Abel in California in a single year was 491, in 2015.
What is the rank of Abel in California?
Abel ranked 157th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 108th among boys names in 2015.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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