Ábel's name day is January 2 in Hungary.
In the United States, Ábel has gained popularity as part of a trend toward short, traditional names with deep historical roots. Globally, it remains a favorite in Hungary, France, and Spain, often retaining its specific linguistic accents. The name originates from ancient Semitic roots meaning breath or vapor, highlighting a sense of delicate transience. Its mood is characterized by a soft, elegant, and nature-like tone that feels both ancient and fresh. As a strictly masculine name, it has maintained a consistent identity across various cultures for centuries. This combination of historical weight and simple phonetics ensures its lasting appeal worldwide.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Denmark | 2 | January | Abel |
 Latvia | 2 | January | Abels, Indulis, Ivo, Orests |
 Poland | 2 | January | Abel, Izydor, Makary, Odil, Strzeżysław |
 USA | 2 | January | Abel, Abelard, Abella, Abner, Marsten, Marston, Raven |
| Poland | 4 | January | Angelika, Aniela, Benedykta, Benita, Dobromir, Dobrymir, Eugeniusz, Grzegorz, Izabela, Leonia, Rygobert, Tytus |
 Estonia | 6 | January | Aabel, Aabi, Aabo, Aapo, Aap, Roven, Rowan |
 Finland | 11 | February | Talvikki, Iisa, Isabella |
 Austria | 22 | February | Isabella |
 France | 22 | February | Isabelle |
| USA | 22 | February | Bella, Belle, George, Georgio, Isabel, Isabela, Isabella, Isabelle, Izabella, Jorge, Miracle |
 Lithuania | 26 | February | Aleksandras, Aurime, Izabele, Jogintas |
| Poland | 16 | March | Abraham, Cyriak, Henryka, Herbert, Hiacynt, Hilary, Izabela, Oktawia |
 Spain | 25 | March | Abel, Gloria, Encarnación, Rebeca, Anunciación, Maite, Humberto |
 Czechia | 11 | April | Izabela |
 Ukraine | 24 | April | Isabel, Isabella |
| Spain | 4 | July | Berta, Elizabeth, Laureano, Isabel, Inocencio |
 Hungary | 12 | July | Izabella, Dalma |
| Lithuania | 12 | July | Izabele, Margiris, Vyliaude |
| Poland | 14 | July | Bonawentura, Damian, Dobrogost, Franciszek, Izabela, Kosma, Marceli, Marcelin, Marcelina, Stella, Ulrych, Ulryk, Ulryka |
| France | 5 | August | Abel |
| USA | 12 | August | Clair, Claire, Clara, Clarabel, Clare, Clarinda, Clarissa, Murdock |
 Slovakia | 20 | August | Anabela |
| USA | 30 | August | Raisa, Rhoda, Rosa, Rosabelle, Rosalie, Rosalind, Rosalinda, Roseanne, Rose, Rosemary, Rosetta, Rosie |
| Poland | 3 | September | Antoni, Bartłomiej, Bazylissa, Bronisław, Bronisz, Erazma, Eufemia, Eufrozyna, Izabela, Jan, Joachim, Joachima, Manswet, Mojmir, Szymon, Wincenty, Zenon, Zenona |
 Bulgaria | 5 | September | Elisaveta, Elza, Isabela, Hari, Zahari |
| Austria | 10 | September | Carlo, Diethard, Isabella |
| USA | 10 | September | Anabel, Annabel, Annabella, Annabelle, Arnie, Arnold, Arnolda, Arnoldo, Pulcheria |
| Latvia | 13 | September | Iza, Izabella, Izanda, Izida |
 Sweden | 30 | October | Elsa, Isabella |
| USA | 1 | November | Amabel, Hall, Halsted, Mabel, Sterling, Sumner, Zion |
| Spain | 5 | November | Zacarías, Elisabet, Isabel |
| Spain | 17 | November | Gertrudis, Hilda, Isabel de Hungría, Victoria |
| Slovakia | 9 | December | Izabela |
| Spain | 28 | December | Abel |
| Sweden | 30 | December | Abel, Set |