Boys name · Texas
Abel in Texas
Abel was the 173rd most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 216 babies named Abel that year. Since 1911, Texas families have named 14,398 babies Abel.
Popularity over time
Abel in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | 254th |
| 1927 | 35 | 259th |
| 1944 | 62 | 216th |
| 1960 | 117 | 197th |
| 1976 | 128 | 175th |
| 1992 | 155 | 194th |
| 2009 | 182 | 222nd |
| 2025 | 216 | 173rd |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 254th in 1911 to 173rd in 2025.
The most babies named Abel in Texas in a single year was 382, in 2015. Its best showing was 116th 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 Texas?
Abel was the 173rd most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 216 babies named Abel that year. Since 1911, Texas families have named 14,398 babies Abel.
How many babies are named Abel in Texas?
In 2025, 216 babies were named Abel in Texas. The most babies named Abel in Texas in a single year was 382, in 2015.
What is the rank of Abel in Texas?
Abel ranked 173rd among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 116th 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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