Abiel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Abiel originates from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my father'. It has evolved through various languages, retaining its significance in biblical contexts. Abiel is linked to traits of strength and faith, with notable mentions in biblical genealogy. Its relevance has persisted through history, though it remains less common today.
The name Abiel is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Abiel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Abiel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5780th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4216th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2901st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2310th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 25965th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Abiel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Abiel"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪbiːəl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Abiel is derived from the Hebrew elements 'abi' meaning 'my father' and 'el' meaning 'God'. Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'God is my father'.
Meaning
God is my father
Language Evolution
Hebrew: אֲבִיֵּאל, Greek: Αβιήλ, Latin: Abiel
Biblical Background
Abiel is mentioned in the Bible as a descendant of Benjamin, thus having significance in biblical genealogy.
Historical Usage
The name Abiel has been used since biblical times, but it has seen fluctuating popularity, particularly in religious contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Abielito, Abie
Modern Popularity & Image
Abiel is relatively uncommon in modern usage but is associated with strong religious and familial connotations.
Famous People
Abiel Abbot Low, Abiel Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Abiel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Abiel"
"Abiel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5780th of 10718 | 47 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4216th of 16616 | 187 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2901st of 24088 | 575 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2310th of 23106 | 711 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 25965th of 35406 | 18 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 26286th of 30306 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Abiel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
35.93% 1866th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
58.11% 3001st/5164 |
27.01% 1975th/7313 |
31.13% 2323rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
46.13% 2070th/4487 |
26.66% 1819th/6822 |
32.30% 2027th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Abiel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Abiel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Abiel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.