Boys name · New York
Abel in New York
In SSA data for New York, 2,080 babies are named Abel across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1924. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #448 most popular boys name, with 38 born.
Popularity over time
Abel in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 6 | #559 |
| 1962 | 15 | #552 |
| 1972 | 17 | #505 |
| 1983 | 12 | #653 |
| 1993 | 28 | #488 |
| 2004 | 28 | #496 |
| 2014 | 71 | #277 |
| 2025 | 38 | #448 |
Abel had its most births in New York in 2016, when 100 babies were given the name. Abel's highest rank in New York was #206, set in 2016.
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #206 in 2016 to #779 in 1956, starting at #559 in 1924 and ending at #448 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 New York?
In SSA data for New York, 2,080 babies are named Abel across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1924. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #448 most popular boys name, with 38 born.
How many babies are named Abel in New York?
38 Abel babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Abel in New York?
In 2025, Abel sat at #448 on the boys list for New York.
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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