Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Abednego since 2001
Babies named Abednego per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 28 |
Meaning & origin
Abednego is a rare biblical name, first recorded in U.S. government data in 2001. Its peak year came in 2021, with a trajectory falling since 2022. The name has never appeared in the top 1000, making it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with strong biblical associations. The spelling and form are nearly uniform, with no common variants. Its usage is very infrequent, but the name's place in the fiery furnace story of Daniel gives it an enduring narrative weight for families who value faith and tradition.
Abednego is a Babylonian name, the Babylonian form of the Hebrew name Abednego, meaning 'servant of Nebo.' Nebo (or Nabu) was the Babylonian god of wisdom and writing. In the Bible, Abednego is one of three Hebrew youths thrown into a fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to worship a golden idol, as told in the Book of Daniel. The name has been used in English-speaking countries primarily among Christian families, often as a distinctive biblical choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abed, Nego, Abie
Sibling names for Abednego
Names that share Abednego's style, for a brother or sister.
