Boy · #8,914 in 2026

Abem

Name: Popularity of the name Abem in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Abem, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,914

Peak Rank

#6,304 (2014)

Total Babies

111

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2023

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#6304

Peak Rank

111

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Abem

Abem first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 13 Abems were born — ranking #6,304 that year. As of 2026, Abem ranks #8,914 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 111 Abems have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Abem

Phonetically similar names — useful when Abem is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Abomb
Abam
Abom
Abohm
Upham
Opim
Upenn
Apom
Abim
Apam
Abang
Abime

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abem

What does the name Abem mean?

Abem is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Abem in 2026?

In 2026, Abem ranks #8,914 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Abem most popular?

Abem reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #6,304 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Abem a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Abem is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Abem?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abem include Makarios, Chanan, Uchechukwu. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abem

Abem is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 111 births in the dataset. Abem's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #6,304. Use the chart and map above to compare Abem's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.