Abilene Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAB-ih-leen / /ˈæbɪliːn/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'grass'; English: 'city of the meadow'
Historical & Cultural Background
Abilene is derived from the Hebrew word 'av' meaning 'father' and 'lena' meaning 'meadow'. It is also the name of a city in Texas, which was named after the biblical city mentioned in the New Testament. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, particularly in the United States, where it gained popularity in the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Abilene has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Abby
- Aby
International Variants
—
Famous people named Abilene
—
Fictional characters named Abilene
—
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Abilene was first seen in the United States in 1964. Abilene has ranked as high as #1258 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, Florida, and Colorado. In the past 5 years the name Abilene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Abilene (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 13 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| WA | 5 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| NC | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 50 |
| 2012 | 69 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 94 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 86 |
| 2024 | 102 |