Declining since 2014, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Abenezer since 2003
Babies named Abenezer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 144 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Abenezer, an Ethiopian form of the biblical Ebenezer, has seen modest use in the United States since first recorded in 2003. Its popularity peaked in 2015, but the name has been on a falling trajectory since 2014. In 2025, approximately 1 in 213,510 newborns received the name, reflecting its rarity. The name's strong biblical roots and distinctive sound give it a cross-cultural appeal, particularly within Ethiopian and Eritrean communities. While top states data is not available, the name's trajectory suggests a steady but niche presence in American naming.
Abenezer is a Ge'ez and Amharic form of the biblical name Ebenezer, which in Hebrew means 'stone of help.' In the Old Testament, Ebenezer is the name of a stone set up by Samuel to commemorate divine assistance (1 Samuel 7:12). The name has been adopted in Ethiopia and Eritrea, often given to boys as a reflection of religious devotion.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Abe, Ben, Ezer
Variants: Ebenezer, Eben-Ezer
Sibling names for Abenezer
Names that share Abenezer's style, for a brother or sister.
