Abiel
Abiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my father.
Origin and history
Abiel is a Biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my father'. While historically uncommon, it has seen a modest rise in usage in the United States in recent years. It offers a classic scriptural alternative to names like Gabriel or Elijah.
Popularity in the United States
1,617 babies in the United States have been named Abiel since 1880. It ranks #3145 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1546.
States where it is most popular
- TX (52.4 %)
- CA (25.2 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- NJ (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 81 |
| 1990-2000 | 189 |
| 2000-2010 | 349 |
| 2010-2019 | 577 |
| 2020-2029 | 382 |
Famous people named Abiel
- Abiel Foster: Clergyman, Politician
- Abiel Abbot Low: Businessman, Philanthropist
Nicknames
Abe, Abby
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Abiel was the father of Kish and Ner, making him the grandfather of Saul, the first king of Israel.
- The name was occasionally used in early American history, notably borne by Revolutionary War-era figure Abiel Foster.