Boys name · Texas
Abel in Texas
As of 2025, Abel was the #173 most common boys name in Texas, drawn from 216 births that year. Its total reaches 14,398 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911.
Popularity over time
Abel in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | #254 |
| 1927 | 35 | #259 |
| 1944 | 62 | #216 |
| 1960 | 117 | #197 |
| 1976 | 128 | #175 |
| 1992 | 155 | #194 |
| 2009 | 182 | #222 |
| 2025 | 216 | #173 |
Its rank among boys names in Texas ran from #116 in 2015 to #341 in 1915, starting at #254 in 1911 and ending at #173 in 2025.
Texas had the most Abel births in 2015, with 382. In 2015 it reached #116, its highest boys-name rank in Texas.
Across the country, Abel reached its highest rank of #27 in Maine (2015). See Abel in every state →
How popular is Abel in Texas?
As of 2025, Abel was the #173 most common boys name in Texas, drawn from 216 births that year. Its total reaches 14,398 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911.
How many babies are named Abel in Texas?
216 Abel babies were born in Texas in 2025.
What is the rank of Abel in Texas?
Abel ranked #173 among boys names in Texas in 2025.
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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