Abel
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Breath; Vapor
Background: The name Abel originates from the Hebrew name Hebel (הֶבֶל), which means 'breath' or 'vapor.' This term conveys a sense of transience. The name was adapted into Latin as 'Abel,' and further influenced by its usage in French.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#421
Total births
64,639
Most popular decade
2010s
(70,761 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-56 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #640
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak year births
- 3,244
- Peak rank
- #124
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,627
- Recent rank
- #220
Female
- First year
- 1975
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #9,068
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 12
- Peak rank
- #8,457
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #11,069
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).