Abaddon
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 19 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Abaddon is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2020 to 2023, Abaddon has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Abaddon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Abaddon is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'destruction,' 'place of ruin,' or 'the abyss.' In the Hebrew Bible, Abaddon refers to a realm of the dead. In the New Testament Book of Revelation, it appears as the name of the angel of the bottomless pit.
Dark, dramatic, and unmistakably singular, Abaddon is an extreme rarity in naming records — chosen by parents who embrace gothic or biblical themes and want a name that carries ancient, mythic power.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Abaddon is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2020 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Abaddon’s rarity (19 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Abaddon has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2020.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 19 | — |
The Story of Abaddon
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2020, Abaddon is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Abaddon are most likely born between 2020 and 2023.
How rare is Abaddon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Abaddon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2020, peaked in the 2020s with 19 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2020–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #10817 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12344 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8736 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2020–2023