Boys name · Illinois
Abel in Illinois
Abel was the 212th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 55 babies named Abel that year. Since 1930, Illinois families have named 2,378 babies Abel.
Popularity over time
Abel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 7 | 416th |
| 1965 | 6 | 655th |
| 1976 | 15 | 458th |
| 1986 | 25 | 346th |
| 1995 | 41 | 298th |
| 2005 | 25 | 450th |
| 2015 | 119 | 133rd |
| 2025 | 55 | 212th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 416th in 1930 to 212th in 2025.
The most babies named Abel in Illinois in a single year was 122, in 2016. Its best showing was 127th among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, Abel reached its best rank of 27th in Maine (2015). See Abel in every state →
How popular is Abel in Illinois?
Abel was the 212th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 55 babies named Abel that year. Since 1930, Illinois families have named 2,378 babies Abel.
How many babies are named Abel in Illinois?
In 2025, 55 babies were named Abel in Illinois. The most babies named Abel in Illinois in a single year was 122, in 2016.
What is the rank of Abel in Illinois?
Abel ranked 212th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 127th among boys names in 2016.
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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