NAME PROFILE
Abner
Abner is a Hebrew name meaning 'father of light.' It carries connotations of guidance and enlightenment, often seen as a name for a thoughtful and wise individual who illuminates the path for others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,454 |
| Gender | Male (52% / 48%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 24%TX — 24%PA — 22%CA — 17%NC — 12%
Notable People
Abner Doubleday (Baseball player, credited with inventing baseball) · Abner Baker (Professional wrestler) · Abner Mikva (Political leader, U.S. Congressman) · Abner Daniles (American novelist) · Abner Kravitz (Artist and cartoonist)
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