Boys name · Illinois
Abel in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 2,378 babies are named Abel across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1930. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #212 most popular boys name, with 55 born.
Popularity over time
Abel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 7 | #416 |
| 1965 | 6 | #655 |
| 1976 | 15 | #458 |
| 1986 | 25 | #346 |
| 1995 | 41 | #298 |
| 2005 | 25 | #450 |
| 2015 | 119 | #133 |
| 2025 | 55 | #212 |
Illinois had the most Abel births in 2016, with 122. Abel's highest rank in Illinois was #127, set in 2016.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #127 in 2016 to #748 in 1961, starting at #416 in 1930 and ending at #212 in 2025.
Nationally, Abel's strongest state was Maine, where it hit #27 in 2015. See Abel in every state →
How popular is Abel in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 2,378 babies are named Abel across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1930. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #212 most popular boys name, with 55 born.
How many babies are named Abel in Illinois?
55 Abel babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Abel in Illinois?
In 2025, Abel sat at #212 on the boys list for Illinois.
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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