Boy · #7,944 in 2026

Abenezer

Current Rank
#7,944
Peak Rank
#4,709 (2015)
Total Babies
241
5-Yr Trend
-40%
2003
First Year
2025
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#4709
Peak Rank
241
Total Count
22
Years Active

The Story of Abenezer

Abenezer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 20 Abenezers were born — ranking #4,709 that year. As of 2026, Abenezer ranks #7,944 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-40%). In total, more than 241 Abenezers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Abenezer

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abenezer

What does the name Abenezer mean?
Abenezer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Abenezer in 2026?
In 2026, Abenezer ranks #7,944 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Abenezer most popular?
Abenezer reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #4,709 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Abenezer most popular?
Abenezer has historically been most popular in Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Abenezer.
Is Abenezer a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Abenezer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Abenezer?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Abenezer include Edinson, Zaryan, Taavi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Abenezer

Abenezer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 241 births in the dataset. Abenezer's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #4,709. Use the chart and map above to compare Abenezer'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.