Abelardo
Boy name · #2843 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Abelardo? In official American birth records, Abelardo has been tracked continuously since 1914, giving it 111 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 44 baby boys were named Abelardo, placing it at #2843 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2276, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,909 boys born in 2025 was named Abelardo.
Babies named Abelardo per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 111-year story
Abelardo first appears in the Social Security records in 1914, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2002, when 99 boys were named Abelardo — good for #1332 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Abelardo against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Abelardo in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Abelardo is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Abelardo will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Abelardo is most common
State-level data for Abelardo is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Abelardo
Statistically, parents drawn to Abelardo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Everardo, Leobardo, Edgardo, Bernardo, and Artemio.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Abelardo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2833 |
| 2024 | 42 | #2958 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2614 |
| 2022 | 53 | #2563 |
| 2021 | 49 | #2623 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2212 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2170 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2445 |
| 2017 | 75 | #1918 |
| 2016 | 74 | #1959 |
| 2015 | 58 | #2276 |
| 2014 | 53 | #2402 |
| 2013 | 48 | #2528 |
| 2012 | 50 | #2488 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2798 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3453 |
| 2009 | 45 | #2702 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2345 |
| 2007 | 72 | #1951 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2398 |
| 2005 | 63 | #1983 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2208 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1906 |
| 2002 | 99 | #1332 |
| 2001 | 77 | #1564 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Abelardo?
In official American birth records, the name Abelardo first appeared in 1914 (over 111 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 111 years.
Is Abelardo a popular boy name?
Abelardo ranked #2843 among boys in 2025 with 44 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2276.
When was the name Abelardo most popular?
Abelardo peaked in 2002, when 99 American boys received the name (ranked #1332 that year). Since 2002 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Abelardo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,909 newborn American boys was named Abelardo. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.