Total births
183
Unisex name · since 1977
Abiola
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 183 babies named Abiola, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 183
- total births
- 1977–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
183 girls have been named Abiola since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Abiola has been recorded 183 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2023.
- 183 total births
- 1977–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
183 girls have been named Abiola since 1977, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 183
- total births
- 1977–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Abiola was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
13 babies were named Abiola in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
Abiola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Abiola's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Abiola at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2018
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Abiola popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2023
- Peak year (2018)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Abiola popularity over time - boys
50 total births recorded since 1980 (Abiola as boys' name)
Abiola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Abiola's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Abiola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s
1980s
26 births
- 1990s
1990s
45 births
- 2000s
2000s
28 births
- 2010s
2010s
57 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 57 births (31% of all-time use).
Abiola by state
Where Abiola concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 2.7% |
New York share of Abiola's total US births 2.7%
5 of 183 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Abiola? ▼
183 babies have been named Abiola since 1977. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2018 with 13 births.
When was Abiola most popular? ▼
Abiola was most popular in the 2010s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Abiola most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Abiola are New York (5 births).
Is Abiola a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Abiola is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 183 births, and as a boy's name it has 50 births.
How long has the name Abiola been used? ▼
Records for Abiola go back to 1977, giving 47 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Abiola? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Abigail, Abigayle, Abigale, Abigael, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Abiola's data
- Abiola's decade-level peak was the 2010s (57 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Abiolas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Abiola
Nearby Names Like Abiola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Abiola
Abigail Girl
#32 413,263 births
Abigayle Girl
#5481 6,185 births
Abigale Girl
#4921 5,892 births
Abigael Girl
#3929 1,959 births
Abilene Girl
#1947 1,674 births
Compare Abiola side by side: Abiola vs Abigail Abiola vs Abigayle Abiola vs Abigale
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Abiola: Baby Name Since 1977 - 183 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/abiola. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Abiola draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.